Definition

This word describes a day or sky that has the most clouds compared to other days or skies.

Example

Today is the cloudiest day of the week, with gray skies and no sunshine.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I heard today is supposed to be the cloudiest day of the week.

Really? I was hoping for some sunshine.

Yeah, it might rain later because of that.

I guess I'll have to find something to do indoors then.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cloudiest → It 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 "-iest" (a suffix used to form the superlative degree of adjectives). The word "cloudiest" means having the most clouds or being the most overcast.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'cloud' as a visible mass in the sky, and remember that 'cloudiest' means the time when there are the most clouds.

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