Definition

Describing weather that has a lot of rain or is likely to rain.

Example

It was a rainy day, so we stayed indoors.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I can't believe how rainy it is today!

I know, right? It feels like we haven't seen the sun in days.

Yeah, I guess it's a good excuse to stay in and watch movies.

Exactly! A perfect day for some cozy indoor fun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rainy → It is formed from "rain" (from Old English *regn*, meaning water droplets falling from the sky) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic). The word "rainy" describes a characteristic of having rain or being marked by rain.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word for water droplets falling from the sky — that's what makes a day 'rainy'.

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