rainy
ˈreɪ.ni
rainierrainiest
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Definition of rainy - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
weatherhaving frequent rain or showers
  • It's a rainy afternoon.
drizzly showery wet
2.
climateTECH.characterized by a large amount of rainfallTECH.
  • The region has a rainy climate.
showery wet
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Expressions with rainy

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for a time when needed
She saved money for a rainy day.
used during a difficult or challenging time
He opened the gift on a rainy day.
money saved for unexpected expenses
She used her rainy day fund to pay for the car repair.
day with rain
We stayed indoors on the rainy day.
keep something for future use in case of trouble
She decided to save money for a rainy day.
act of keeping resources for future hard times
He believes in saving money for a rainy day, just like his grandparents.

Origin of rainy

Old English, regnig (rainy)

Terms with rainy included in their meaning

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wetadj.
weather
rainy or having precipitation
season
rainy season with continuous heavy rain
rainy period
period with heavy rain caused by monsoon winds
protection
waterproof hat for rainy weather
weather
become less cloudy or rainy
wetn.
climate
rainy weather
weather improvement
weather becomes brighter and better after being cloudy or rainy
weather
rainy weather considered ideal for ducks

Examples of rainy in a sentence

  • We stayed indoors during the rainy weekend.
  • It's a rainy day, perfect for staying indoors.
  • Rainy seasons can cause flooding in low-lying areas.

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  1. French:pluvieux, ...
  2. German:regnerisch, niederschlagsreich, ...
  3. Italian:piovoso, pluviale, ...
  4. Spanish:lluvioso, ...
  5. Portuguese:chuvoso, ...
  6. Chinese:多雨, 多雨的, ...
  7. Japanese:雨の多い, 多雨の, ...
  8. Arabic:مُمْطِر, مَطِير, ...
  9. Hebrew:גָּשׁוּם, ...
  10. Russian:дождливый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дощовий, вологий, ...
  12. Hindi:बरसाती, वर्षा युक्त, ...

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