dark cloud
dɑrk klaʊd
dark cloud: cloud in the sky that looks dark
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Definition of dark cloud - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
weathercloud in the sky that looks dark
  • A dark cloud loomed over the horizon.
storm cloud thundercloud
2.
omensign or situation that suggests trouble or causes worry
  • A dark cloud hung over the team's future.
ill omen shadow
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  • dark cloud: cloud in the sky that looks dark
    cloud in the sky that looks dark

Expressions with dark

dark horsen.
candidate nominated unexpectedly in politics
He was a dark horse in the presidential race.
dark thirtyn.
very early or late time when it's dark
We woke up at dark thirty to start our journey.
dark agen.
historical era lacking knowledge and progress
The society entered a dark age after the war.
go darkv.
stop communicating or providing information
After the scandal, the company went dark on social media..
in the darkadv.
without any light present
She stumbled in the dark trying to find the switch.
dark and stormyadj.
describing weather with dark clouds and strong winds
The night was dark and stormy, perfect for a mystery.

Expressions with cloud

cloud overv.
sky becomes covered with clouds
The sky began to cloud over before the storm.
cloud upv.
sky becomes overcast with clouds
The sky began to cloud up before the storm.
cloud ninen.
state of extreme happiness or bliss
After winning the lottery, she was on cloud nine.
cloud the issuev.
make a problem less clear or more confusing
He tried to cloud the issue with irrelevant details.
on cloud nineadj.
in a state of blissful happiness
He felt on cloud nine during their honeymoon.
cloud one's judgmentv.
make someone unable to think clearly
His emotions clouded his judgment during the meeting.
cloud someone's judgmentv.
influence someone's decision negatively
His personal feelings clouded his judgment on the matter.
cast a cloud overv.
cause doubt or suspicion
The scandal cast a cloud over his reputation.
cloud of suspicionn.
state of being suspected of wrongdoing
The politician operated under a cloud of suspicion for years.
cloud on the horizonn.
sign of future trouble or difficulty
The sudden drop in sales is a cloud on the horizon for the company.

Terms related to dark cloud

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cumulonimbusdownpourgloomhorizonovercastsquallthunderweatheralarmanxietyforebodinghazard

Terms with dark cloud included in their meaning

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rain cloudn.
weather appearance
cloud that produces or signals rain by its dark color
storm cloudn.
meteorology
dark cloud indicating a coming storm
nimbusn.
weather
dark grey cloud that brings rain
nimbostratusn.
cloud
thick, dark cloud layer that brings steady rain
stratocumulusn.
meteorology
type of low cloud characterized by large dark rounded masses
stratocumulusn.
cloud
low-level cloud type with dark parts
thundercloudn.
meteorology
dark cloud charged with electricity, indicating a storm

Examples of dark cloud in a sentence

  • Dark clouds gathered, threatening rain.
  • A dark cloud loomed over the negotiations.
  • The resignation cast a dark cloud over the company.

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  1. French:nuage sombre, signe de mauvais augure, ...
  2. German:dunkle Wolke, Unheilswolke, ...
  3. Italian:nuvola scura, nuvola nera, ...
  4. Spanish:nube oscura, ...
  5. Portuguese:nuvem escura, nuvem negra, ...
  6. Chinese:乌云, 不祥之兆, ...
  7. Japanese:暗い雲, 暗雲, ...
  8. Arabic:سَحَابَة دَاكِنَة, غَيْمَة سَوْدَاء, ...
  9. Hebrew:עָנָן שָׁחוֹר, ...
  10. Russian:темное облако, тёмная туча, ...
  11. Ukrainian:темна хмара, загроза, ...
  12. Hindi:काला बादल, बुरा संकेत, ...
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