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cloudiness

[/ˈklaʊdinəs/]
noun
nebulosidade
1. The state or quality of being cloudy; the presence of clouds in the sky
The cloudiness of the day made it difficult to see the mountains.
A nebulosidade do dia dificultou a visão das montanhas.
2. Lack of clarity or transparency in a liquid or substance
The cloudiness in the water indicated contamination.
A turbidez da água indicava contaminação.
3. Lack of clarity in thinking or expression; obscurity
There was cloudiness in his explanation that confused the audience.
Havia uma falta de clareza em sua explicação que confundiu o público.
Synonyms
turbidityhazinessobscuritymurkinessdimness
Antonyms
clarityclearnesstransparencybrightnesslucidity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
nebulosidade
Common usage for sky conditions
General Brazilian
turbidez
Used for liquid opacity
Portugal
nebulosidade
Standard usage across contexts
Portugal
opacidade
Alternative for lack of transparency

Related Idioms & Phrases

through the cloudiness - através da obscuridade
cloudiness of vision - confusão de visão
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