Showery
//ˈʃaʊəɹi// adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Given to showers; having frequent rainfall.
"A gentleman goes forth on a showery and miry day. He returns immaculate in the evening with the gloss still on his hat and his boots."
- 2 Of or relating to a shower or showers.
"Over their heads a crystal firmament, / Whereon a sapphire throne, inlaid with pure / Amber, and colours of the showery arch."
Adjective
- 1 (of weather) wet by periods of rain wordnet
Example
More examples"Today will be another showery, stormy day, with hail and snow mixed in at times."
Etymology
From shower + -y.
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