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Cloudy vs Turbid - What's the difference?

cloudy | turbid | Synonyms |

Turbid is a synonym of cloudy.



As adjectives the difference between cloudy and turbid

is that cloudy is covered with or characterised by clouds; overcast while turbid is having the lees or sediment disturbed; roiled; muddy; thick; not clear; -- used of liquids of any kind.

cloudy

English

Adjective

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

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having the lees or sediment disturbed; roiled; muddy; thick; not clear; -- used of liquids of any kind.
  • turbid''' water''; '''''turbid wine

    Synonyms

    * (having the lees or sediment disturbed) confused, cloudy, disordered, disturbed, roiled

    Derived terms

    * turbidity