Definition of cloud - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
meteorologyvisible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere
- The sky was filled with fluffy white clouds..
2.
technologyTECH. network of remote servers to store, manage, and process dataTECH.
- We store all our files in the cloud for easy access..
3.
pollutionmass of smoke or dust in the air
- A cloud of smoke rose from the fire.
4.
swarmgroup of insects or small animals in flight
- A cloud of locusts descended on the fields.
5.
moodUS state of being gloomy or sullenUS
- His failure cast a cloud over the celebration..
6.
blemishdark spot on a lighter background
- There was a cloud on the gemstone.
Verb
1.
blurry lookmake something cloudy, overcast, or indistinct
- Hot steam clouded the bathroom mirror.
2.
obscurebecome foggy or gloomy, or obscured from sight
- The sky began to cloud as the storm approached.
3.
confusemake less acute or perceptive
- His judgment was clouded by anger.
4.
reputationblacken or tarnish reputation or character
- The scandal clouded his once spotless reputation.
Images of cloud
visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere 
group of insects or small animals in flight
Expressions with cloud
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sky becomes covered with clouds
The sky began to cloud over before the storm.
sky becomes overcast with clouds
The sky began to cloud up before the storm.
state of extreme happiness or bliss
After winning the lottery, she was on cloud nine.
make a problem less clear or more confusing
He tried to cloud the issue with irrelevant details.
in a state of blissful happiness
He felt on cloud nine during their honeymoon.
make someone unable to think clearly
His emotions clouded his judgment during the meeting.
influence someone's decision negatively
His personal feelings clouded his judgment on the matter.
cause doubt or suspicion
The scandal cast a cloud over his reputation.
state of being suspected of wrongdoing
The politician operated under a cloud of suspicion for years.
sign of future trouble or difficulty
The sudden drop in sales is a cloud on the horizon for the company.
make someone unable to think clearly
His emotions clouded his judgement during the meeting.
express that bad situations have some good aspect
Every cloud has a silver lining, so don't lose hope now..
feeling of deep sorrow or unhappiness
A cloud of sadness hung over him after the news.
in a state of suspicion or disgrace
He left the company under a cloud after the scandal.
every good situation can turn bad
She reminded him that every silver lining has a cloud.
cloud in the sky that looks dark
A dark cloud loomed over the horizon.
cloud of dust suspended in the air
The car drove away, leaving a dust cloud.
cloud that produces or signals rain by its dark color
A rain cloud formed above the city.
dark cloud indicating a coming storm
The storm cloud loomed over the horizon.
wall of clouds seen from afar
The ship sailed towards the looming cloud bank.
cloud of dust and debris after explosion
The explosion left a towering mushroom cloud in the sky.
ominous sign that war threatens
The war cloud loomed over the negotiations.
cloud from which snow falls or may fall
The snow cloud loomed over the mountain.
software that runs on the internet, not your device
I use a cloud app for editing photos.
Origin of cloud
Old English, clud (mass of rock)
Terms with cloud included in their meaning
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weather
thick cloud near the ground reducing visibility
substance
cloud of smoke or mist reducing visibility
become obscured
become covered with a thick cloud of tiny water droplets
astronomy
cloud of gas surrounding a galaxy
astronomy
cloud of gas and dust in space
gloomy atmosphere
depressing feeling that covers a place like a cloud
environment
stifling cloud of smoke or dust
cartoon
cloud shape showing a character's thoughts in cartoons
acr: Amazon Web Services
platform offering cloud computing services
nature
large undulating mass of something, typically cloud, smoke, or steam
meteorology
high-altitude cloud of ice crystals
technology
business providing cloud computing solutions
nature
thin or faint streak of smoke, mist, or cloud
cloud computing
bundle of OS, code, and dependencies
astronomy
luminous cloud around a comet's nucleus
cloud-like
resembling a cloud or haze
nature
large, thick cloud of smoke covering an area
cloud computing
delivering software or services over the internet
nuclear
cloud shape formed after a nuclear explosion
meteorology
large white, puffy cloud formed by convection
cloud pattern
sky patterned with cirrocumulus clouds in rows
weather
dark grey cloud that brings rain
military
cloud of smoke used to hide movements
clouds
low-level gray cloud forming a flat layer
Examples of cloud in a sentence
The cloud formation resembled a dragon. Our company uses the cloud for data backup. He uploaded his photos to the cloud for safekeeping. A cloud of dust followed the tractor. The workers emerged through a cloud of fumes. A cloud of bees swarmed around the hive.
The hikers were enveloped by a cloud of gnats. A cloud hung over the team after the loss. The news brought a cloud to his otherwise good day. A gray cloud marred the pale marble. The conservator removed a cloud from the ivory. Steam from the kettle clouded the kitchen windows. Anger can cloud your judgment in an instant. Her glasses clouded in the cold air. Smoke clouded the view from the window. The fog began to cloud his thoughts. Her mind was clouded by the complex instructions. Rumors began to cloud her good name. His achievements were clouded by the allegations.
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- French:nuage, embuer, ...
- German:Wolke, trüben, ...
- Italian:nuvola, offuscare, ...
- Spanish:nube, empañar, ...
- Portuguese:nuvem, toldar, ...
- Chinese:云, 雾化, ...
- Japanese:雲, 曇らせる, ...
- Arabic:سَحَاب, غَيَّمَ, ...
- Hebrew:עָנָן, לְעַרְפֵּל, ...
- Russian:облако, затуманивать, ...
- Ukrainian:хмара, затуманювати, ...
- Hindi:बादल, धुंधला करना, ...
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