Definition

Describing something that looks like a pile or mound, often used to refer to certain types of clouds that appear fluffy and white.

Example

The cumulous clouds floated lazily across the blue sky.

Conversation

Look at those clouds; they look so cumulous today!

Yeah, they really do! It’s a perfect day for a picnic.

I love how they pile up like that in the sky.

Me too! It makes everything feel so cozy and inviting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cumulus → It is derived from the Latin word 'cumulus' (meaning heap or mass). The word 'cumulus' refers to a type of cloud that appears as a heap or pile in the sky.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'heap' or 'mass' ('cumulus') to remember that 'cumulus' clouds look like fluffy piles in the sky.

Visually Confused Words