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cloudy
This word evokes a sense of obstruction and a lack of transparency. Whether describing the atmosphere or a liquid, it suggests a barrier that prevents a clear view, often creating a mood of gloom, uncertainty, or physical impurity. When applied to cognition or speech, it shifts from a visual obstruction to a mental one. It implies a fog of confusion where the truth or the main point is hidden, making the communication feel imprecise or intentionally vague.
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It's looking way too cloudy for the brunch. I'm about to blow a fuse with this weather.
Just pivot the event indoors. We can leverage the living room space.
Meanings
Overcast; filled with or obscured by clouds.
"The sky grew cloudy and dark just before the storm began."
Not clear or transparent; opaque or murky due to suspended particles.
"The river water looked cloudy after the heavy rainfall washed soil into the stream."
Lacking clarity in thought, expression, or understanding; confused.
"He gave a cloudy explanation that left everyone more confused than before."