rainy

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rainy

A child puts on yellow boots on a rainy morning.

Definition
  1. 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.
rainy

A child puts on yellow boots on a rainy morning.

Adjective
  1. (of weather) wet by periods of rain
    • showery weather
    • rainy days