Basic Details
Word: Cloudy
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: When the sky is covered with clouds, making it look grey and not bright.
Synonyms: Overcast, gloomy, hazy
Antonyms: Clear, sunny, bright
Idioms and Phrases
- Cloudy with a chance of meatballs: Used to indicate a situation where things may not turn out as expected; often humorous. Example: "His plan for a picnic seemed great until it turned cloudy with a chance of meatballs!"
- Every cloud has a silver lining: A phrase that means there is something good in every bad situation. Example: "Even though she lost the game, she thought every cloud has a silver lining because it taught her how to improve."
Usage Examples
Example 1: Today is a cloudy day, perfect for staying indoors and reading a book.
Example 2: The forecast says it will be cloudy for the rest of the week, so I might need my umbrella.
Example 3: Although the sky was cloudy, the children still enjoyed playing outside in the gentle breeze.
Fun Fact
Did you know that clouds are made of tiny water droplets or ice crystals? These particles come together to form the fluffy shapes we see in the sky!
Famous Quote
"The sun shines even on the cloudy days." - Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cloudy" mean?
a) A bright and sunny day
b) When the sky is covered with clouds
c) A type of flower
d) A character in a story
Answer: b) When the sky is covered with clouds
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cloudy"?
a) Clear
b) Overcast
c) Sunny
d) Bright
Answer: b) Overcast
3. Which sentence uses "cloudy" correctly?
a) The day was cloudy with lots of sunshine.
b) It was cloudy, so we couldn't see the stars.
c) She painted a cloudy picture of a sunny beach.
d) The cloudy rabbit hopped across the garden.
Answer: b) It was cloudy, so we couldn't see the stars.
4. Which idiom means that there might be something good even in a bad situation?
a) Cloudy with a chance of meatballs
b) Every cloud has a silver lining
c) As bright as a button
d) A storm in a teacup
Answer: b) Every cloud has a silver lining
5. What is the opposite of "cloudy"?
a) Gloomy
b) Clear
c) Hazy
d) Overcast
Answer: b) Clear
