cloudy

/ˈklaʊ̯diː/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: cloudier · cloudiest

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Covered with or characterised by clouds.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Not transparent or clear.

Adjective

Examples

[…] aerogel resembles smoke that has been frozen into place — it's cloudy, translucent and virtually weightless.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cloudy” mean?

Covered with or characterised by clouds.

Is “cloudy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.