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rainy

/ˈɹeɪni/adjective2 syllables

Rainy means: (of weather) wet by periods of rain.

Synonyms for rainy2

adjective, as in (of weather) wet by periods of rain

showery, wet

What does rainy mean?1

adjective

1

(of weather) wet by periods of rain“showery weather”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Rainy in a sentence

  • According to the weather forecast, the rainy season will set in before long.CM
  • According to the weather forecast, the rainy season will set in next week.CK
  • It's a rainy day, so we can't play outside.CK
  • Since it's not the rainy season, there's no need for an umbrella.fcbond
  • As a result, we play ball inside on rainy days.fcbond
  • According to the weather report, the rainy season will start next week.weihaiping
  • It was sunny when we arrived, but rainy when we left.sundown
  • In rainy day, you have to drive your car slowly.MessDjaaf

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Forms of rainy

as a adjective

comparative
rainier
superlative
rainiest