rainy
English
Etymology
From Middle English reyny, from Old English *reġniġ, rēniġ (“rainy”), from Proto-Germanic *regnagaz (“rainy”), equivalent to rain + -y.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɹeɪni/
Audio (file) - Rhymes: -eɪni
Adjective
rainy (comparative rainier, superlative rainiest)
- Pouring with rain; wet; showery
- Due to the rainy weather, we decided not to play in the park.
- It's a very rainy day, so let's stay indoors.
Derived terms
- raininess
- rainy day
Translations
abounding with rain
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