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 For a more budget-friendly pick, try these waterproof hiking pants at Amazon that will keep you dry even in the rainiest places. —

Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026 Although the state’s Department of Finance forecasts a lower deficit of $25 billion, a shortfall in that range will wipe out the remaining $19 billion in rainy-day reserves. —

Jim Doti, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026 There is a rainy season and a dry season. —

Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 8 Mar. 2026 Some residents blamed the flooding on clogged drainage systems, stating that city authorities ought to have prepared by ensuring there was functional drainage infrastructure ahead of the rainy season. —

ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rainy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rainy

wet

Adjective

The Grammy-winning musician and actor wasn't the only celeb to make a statement at Chanel; Margot Robbie showed up with a wavy, wet-look bob and bangs that was a major departure from her more romantic Wuthering Heights styles.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Mar. 2026
Ada got up very early, before anyone else was awake, and found her mother’s coat, stiff and wet, hanging over the edge of the bath.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026