RAINY Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

rainy

adjective

ˈrā-nē

Definition of rainy next

as in wet

marked by or abounding with rain found that the stretch of cold, rainy weather made his joints swell and ache

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Recent Examples of rainy Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembélé also scored for Les Bleus, giving fans who stuck out a rainy night in Philadelphia a reason to cut loose. —

CBS News, 22 June 2026 Perfect for humid or rainy weather, this version of the On Cloud 6 is made with a waterproof upper that will keep your feet dry in wet conditions. —

Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026 Lopez has stepped out in Paris twice wearing a similar go-to uniform, including a breezy, lightweight outer layer that is ideal for chilly summer nights or rainy afternoons. —

Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 The drought was ill-timed for the canal’s operations and the water levels at Gatún Lake, as Panama’s rainy season lasts from May through November. —

Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for rainy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainy

wet

Adjective

Drive at a reduced speed during wet weather.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
In May, confirming rumors that had been swirling for months, Anthropic’s life sciences lead Eric Kauderer-Abrams publicly acknowledged that the company is building out its own wet labs and hiring biologists to run its own basic research.

— Rob Toews, Forbes.com, 22 June 2026