RAINY Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

rainy

adjective

ˈrā-nē

Definition of rainy

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 José Urquidy allowed three runs in the sixth to make it 10-0 and most Phillies fans — some of whom wore brown paper bags over their heads — fled for the exits on a rainy night. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 Next, loosen your mulch regularly during rainy periods, says Vasylchyshyna. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 26 Sep. 2026 The offense again didn’t manage much during the windy, rainy conditions in Game 2. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026 Californians should brace themselves for a wet and rainy winter. — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rainy

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wet

Adjective

Dry cat food contained roughly three times more lead than wet or air-dried products.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
In the wild, it’s most often found in wet areas, but it’s known to be able to tolerate drought in a garden.

— Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of wet

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rainy day

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