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Overcast

🔄 Synonyms of "Overcast"

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WordDefinition
cloudyCovered with or characterised by clouds.
sunlessWithout the sun or sunshine; shaded; shadowed.
cloudnounA visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air.
cloudedFilled with clouds; cloudy.
cloudinessnounOf the sky, weather, etc.: the state of being cloudy.
cloud covernoun(meteorology) The percentage or fraction of the sky obscured by clouds.
overcastingnounA spell of overcast weather.
cloud-coveredfilled or abounding with clouds

↔️ Antonyms of "Overcast"

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WordDefinition
clearverbTransparent in colour.
light upverb(transitive) To illuminate, to bring light to something, to brighten.
clear upverb(transitive) To clarify, to correct a misconception.
brightenverb(transitive, figuratively) To make more cheerful and pleasant; to enliven

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WordDefinition
sunlessWithout the sun or sunshine; shaded; shadowed.
cloudedFilled with clouds; cloudy.
cloudinessnounOf the sky, weather, etc.: the state of being cloudy.
cloudyCovered with or characterised by clouds.
cloudnounA visible mass of water droplets suspended in the air.
cloud covernoun(meteorology) The percentage or fraction of the sky obscured by clouds.
cloud-coveredfilled or abounding with clouds
hiddenLocated or positioned out of sight; not visually apparent.
lowering(of sky or environment) Dark and menacing.
moderateNot excessive; acting in moderation
darkHaving an absolute or (more often) relative lack of light.
pervadeverb(transitive) To be in every part of; to spread through; to permeate.
prevailverb(intransitive) To be superior in strength, dominance, influence, or frequency; to have or gain the advantage over others; to have the upper hand; to outnumber others.
guisenounAn external appearance in manner or dress; an appropriate indication or expression; a garb; a shape.
coveredOverlaid (with) or enclosed (within something).
hedged(finance) Offset by another financial asset.
couvertnouncover charge
flurrynounA light, brief snowfall; a shower of snow.
coverOf or pertaining to the front cover of a book or magazine.
genitalOf or relating to the genitalia.

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