rainy
/'reini/
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Characterized by or having rain: Describes weather, days, or periods during which rain is falling or occurs frequently.
- Abounding with rain: Indicates a climate, season, or place that receives a lot of rainfall.
Usage
- The adjective "rainy" is used to modify nouns related to weather, time, or climate (e.g., , , , ).
- It describes a condition where precipitation in the form of rain is present or expected.
Examples
- Basic Usage:
- The forecast predicts a rainy afternoon, so take an umbrella.
- We postponed the picnic due to the rainy weather.
- July is typically the rainy season in this region.
Advanced Usage
- "A rainy day" (literal): A day on which it rains.
- I love to read a book on a cozy, rainy day.
- "Save for a rainy day" (idiomatic): To save money or resources for a future time of need or emergency.
- It's wise to save for a rainy day instead of spending all your earnings.
Variants and Related Words
- Rain (n/v): The precipitation itself or the act of it falling.
- The rain started suddenly.
- Raininess (n): The state or quality of being rainy (less common).
- The raininess of the climate affects agriculture.
Synonyms
- Wet: Having a lot of rain or moisture.
- Drizzly: Characterized by light rain (drizzle).
- Showery: Characterized by short periods of rain.
Antonyms
- Dry: Without rain or moisture.
- Sunny: Characterized by bright sunlight.
Related Idioms
- "Rainy day" (figurative): A future time of unforeseen difficulty or financial need.
- This fund is my safety net for a rainy day.
Adjective
- (of weather) wet by periods of rain
- showery weather
- rainy days