DRIZZLE Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈdri-zəl

Definition of drizzle

as in rainfall

a light or fine rain the intermittent drizzle was just heavy enough to spoil all of our outdoor activities

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Recent Examples of drizzle

Noun

Something as simple as a drizzle of good EVOO, a turn of fresh pepper, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt can help bring out natural flavors of seasonal produce. — Kate Donovan, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026 Once plated, the steak remains at center stage, adorned with a drizzle of the bright, herbaceous chermoula, which enhances the meat without overpowering its rich flavor. — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

Verb

Add 1 cup shredded skinless rotisserie chicken breast and reserved pasta to lettuce and drizzle dressing over. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 June 2026 The truffle vinaigrette drizzled atop imparts an earthy aroma and complexity that dances with the lobster and wagyu’s profiles. — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for drizzle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drizzle

Noun

That increase has already led to more sunny day flooding, intensified rainfalls and hurricanes, reflected in higher and higher insurance premiums.

— Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
Last winter was England’s eighth wettest on record, with rainfall 42% higher than the long-term average for the season.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of rainfall

Noun

Evenly sprinkle bread with cheeses, prosciutto, and assorted toppings.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026
Baking supplies are also available, like an assortment of cake pans, endless sprinkles, fondants, cookie cutters and cupcake wrappers.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026

Definition of sprinkle

Verb

The typical guests were generally older couples, average age somewhere around 55-65, peppered here and there with larger groups of friends or families.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Usually, that meant simply shaking salt and pepper over the tomato slices.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 July 2026

Definition of pepper

Noun

Keep the cuttings in a shady site and mist several times a day to have plants ready for containers or other flower beds in about a month.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026
The lighting is somewhere between fantasy and noir, all moody shadows and otherworldly mists, precise and in no way naturalistic.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Definition of mist

Verb

How to choose from the Wellness Pool Villa with its own hammam overlooking a lake strewn with lotus blossoms, or the nearly 3,000-square-meter Amanoi Ocean Pool Villa with its private pools and timber sundecks facing the sea?

— Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026
Videos shared by the San Francisco Fire Department showed debris strewn across the road, including the top part of a truck cab.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026