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Cloudy vs Clouding - What's the difference?

cloudy | clouding |

As an adjective cloudy

is covered with or characterised by clouds; overcast.

As a verb clouding is

present participle of cloud.

As a noun clouding is

a mottled appearance given to ribbons and silks in the process of dyeing.

cloudy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Covered with or characterised by clouds; overcast.
  • Not transparent or clear.
  • Uncertain; unclear.

    • clouding

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • A mottled appearance given to ribbons and silks in the process of dyeing.
  • A diversity of colours in yarn, recurring at regular intervals.
    • (Knight)