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adjective

ˈō-vər-ˌkast How to pronounce overcast (audio)
Definition of overcastnext
as in hazy
covered over by clouds the dark, overcast sky made the whole day seem depressing

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overcast

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verb

as in to obscure
to make dark, dim, or indistinct an impenetrable fog overcast our view of the harbor

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Recent Examples of overcast
Adjective
On an overcast day when air sticks to skin, people are dancing everywhere. — Cameron Pugh, Christian Science Monitor, 24 June 2026 Already, the light felt brighter, even on an overcast day. — Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
Verb
In spring, when the weather can go from sunny to breezy and overcast by noon, the jacket’s high-neck shape can provide extra warmth. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026 Short term reversals shouldn’t overcast longer term progress, Reed added. — Jaime Moore-Carrillo, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2024 See All Example Sentences for overcast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overcast
  1. hazy
  2. obscure
  3. darkened
  4. blur
  5. misty
  6. darken
  7. clouded
  8. dim
Adjective
  • Okay, the Fourth of July is over, and now we’re settled into the lazy, hazy days of summer.
    — Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026
  • The phenomenon can dampen chances of rain, cause hazier skies and contribute to even higher temperatures.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of hazy
Verb
  • While institutional incentives aren't wrong, portraying them solely as student benefits obscures a critical reality.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Crews have been seen unloading equipment from trucks this week — much of it covered or obscured — and barricades have been placed near the perimeter of the arena.
    — Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 4 July 2026
Definition of obscure
Adjective
  • This trend has been pretty pervasive among designer bags recently, with shoppers buying new Prada and Chanel bags with darkened leather to give them a used look, or sourcing vintage Celine bags with obvious signs of wear.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • She’s talked up her push to convert darkened streetlights, many of them stripped of their copper wire, to solar power.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Definition of darkened
Verb
  • Boundaries of good and evil are blurred even further with the introduction of Batman’s most iconic villain, The Joker, played by Heath Ledger, who died before the film was released.
    — Lea Tran, TheWeek, 14 July 2026
  • This is the time of year when lines can get blurred, with competition often internal during summer league.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 July 2026
Definition of blur
Adjective
  • At Emporio Armani, models walked the runway in gossamer-thin tanks and misty trousers that toed the line between lavender and blue.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • Base yourself in Cerro Verde or Lago de Coatepeque for crater views and misty mornings above the clouds, then climb Santa Ana Volcano.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
Definition of misty
Verb
  • In these areas, petunias won’t grow as well when temperatures fall to 40°F; the plants will darken, turn limp and mushy, and die away with the first hard frost.
    — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 14 July 2026
  • Sun exposure can darken new scars permanently and slow their healing, so Min recommended keeping them covered as much as possible.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 July 2026
Definition of darken
Adjective
  • As lovers of the first film know, Paul is blessed with visions of the future, but his mind has grown clouded since assuming control of the galaxy.
    — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 July 2026
  • And that without this European environment and these European roots, the economic outlook is, at the very least, clouded.
    — Mike Sheen, CNBC, 3 July 2026
Definition of clouded
Verb
  • Merger and acquisition activity fell 56% year-on-year to 16 transactions, and local bourses, while flat on the conflict, have missed the AI optimism lifting markets elsewhere, dimming IPO prospects for the region’s larger startups.
    — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 13 July 2026
  • This happened around 8 years ago, and the galaxy has yet to show any sign of dimming.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 July 2026
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