Definition

In a manner that is characterized by rain or wet weather.

Example

The picnic was canceled because it was raining rainily all day.

Conversation

Did you notice how rainily it was outside this morning?

Yeah, I thought I might need an umbrella just to get to the car.

I ended up getting soaked because I forgot mine!

That's the worst! I always try to keep a spare in my bag.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rainily → It is formed from "rain" (from Old English *regn*, meaning water droplets falling from the sky) and "-ily" (a suffix used to form adverbs meaning in a manner of). The word "rainily" means in a manner characterized by rain or rainy conditions.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'rain' and remember that 'rainily' describes how something is done in a rainy manner.

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