RAINY

showery, rainy

(adjective) (of weather) wet by periods of rain; “showery weather”; “rainy days”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

rainy (comparative rainier, superlative rainiest)

Pouring with rain; wet; showery

Source: Wiktionary


Rain"y, a. Etym: [AS. regenig.]

Definition: Abounding with rain; wet; showery; as, rainy day or season.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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23 May 2025

THOUGHTFULLY

(adverb) showing consideration and thoughtfulness; “he had thoughtfully brought with him some food to share”


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