clouded
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈklaʊdɪd/
KK: /klaʊdɪd/
adjective
Definition
Having clouds in the sky or being unclear and mysterious.
Example
The sky was clouded over, making it difficult to see the stars.
Conversation
Have you noticed how clouded the sky looks today?
Yeah, it feels like it might rain any minute.
I always find those clouded days kind of cozy, though.
Same here! It’s perfect weather for staying in and watching movies.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
hazy
obscured
murky
Antonyms
clear
bright
unclouded
verb
Definition
To make something less clear or to cover it so that it is not easily seen.
Example
The sky was clouded over, making it difficult to see the stars.
Tense Forms
Past: clouded
Past Participle: clouded
Conversation
I was thinking about that day at the beach when the sky clouded over unexpectedly.
Yeah, that was such a bummer!
I know, we were all set to swim until the weather clouded our plans.
Root Explanation
Clouded → It is formed from "cloud" (from Old English *clud*, meaning a mass of vapor or mist) and "-ed" (a suffix used to form the past participle). The word "clouded" means covered or obscured by clouds or mist.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'mass of vapor' ('cloud') that has 'covered' something, which is what 'clouded' means.
Visually Confused Words
unclouded
coude
secluded
included
clodhead