Definition

More covered with clouds than another time or place.

Example

The sky looks cloudier today than it did yesterday.

Conversation

Have you noticed that it’s getting cloudier outside?

Yeah, I think it might rain later today.

I prefer sunny days, but cloudier weather can be nice too.

True, it makes the temperature cooler and more comfortable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cloudier → The word is formed from "cloud" (from Old English *clud*, meaning a mass of rock or hill, which evolved to mean a visible mass of condensed water vapor in the atmosphere) and the suffix "-ier" (meaning more). The term "cloudier" describes a state of having more clouds than usual.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cloud' as a visible mass in the sky, and remember that 'cloudier' means there are 'more' clouds.

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