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Meaning of drizzly
The primary meaning of "drizzly" refers to weather that is rainy or misty, with a steady, fine, and continuous fall of small drops of rain.
Etymology of drizzly
The word "drizzly" has its roots in the Old English word "drīsan," which means to fall or flow in drops, and the Middle English word "drizzle," which refers to a steady, fine, and continuous fall of small drops of rain
The term "drizzly" emerged in the 17th century to describe weather that is rainy or misty, with a steady and continuous fall of small drops of rain
Synonyms
misty
rainy
showery
cloudy
overcast
gloomy
foggy
hazy
murky
dismal
dreary
soggy
wet
damp
humid
steamy
dewy
sprinkly
showerful
rainy
stormy
inclement
unpleasant
disagreeable
bleak
cheerless
dismal
somber
gray
leaden
dull
monotonous
tedious
tiresome
dismal
dreich
drippy
drizzly
rainy
splishy
splashy
sploshy
squelchy
dampish
moist
muggy
clammy
sticky
sultry
sweltering
Definitions
- Giving off or consisting of small drops of liquid, especially rain, in a steady and continuous manner
- * Characterized by or resembling a steady, fine, and continuous fall of small drops of rain
Usage Examples
- The drizzly weather made it difficult to plan outdoor activities
- * The drizzly morning turned into a sunny afternoon
- * The city is known for its drizzly climate, with rain falling on most days of the year