Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

OVERCAST Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word overcast. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word overcast. (close relations)
Also try synonyms for..
overcasts

Best Alternative Words for OVERCAST

Expand?WordSave?More Syns..UsageType
cloudy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• full of or covered with clouds

adjective satellite

• lacking definite form or limits

• (of liquids) clouded as with sediment

dark
adjectiveadj
adjective

• devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black

• (used of color) having a dark hue

noun

• absence of light or illumination

• absence of moral or spiritual values

• an unilluminated area

• the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

• an unenlightened state

adjective satellite

• brunet (used of hair or skin or eyes)

• stemming from evil characteristics or forces; wicked or dishonorable

• secret

• showing a brooding ill humor

• lacking enlightenment or knowledge or culture

• marked by difficulty of style or expression

• causing dejection

• not giving performances; closed

dull
adjectiveadj
adjective

• lacking in liveliness or animation

• emitting or reflecting very little light

• not keenly felt

• not having a sharp edge or point

adjective satellite

• being or made softer or less loud or clear

• so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

• (of color) very low in saturation; highly diluted

• slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

• (of business) not active or brisk

• blunted in responsiveness or sensibility

• not clear and resonant; sounding as if striking with or against something relatively soft

• darkened with overcast

verb

• make dull in appearance

• become dull or lusterless in appearance; lose shine or brightness

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• make numb or insensitive

• make dull or blunt

• become less interesting or attractive

• make less lively or vigorous

gloomy
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• depressingly dark

• filled with melancholy and despondency

• causing dejection

murky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (of liquids) clouded as with sediment

• dark or gloomy

cloudiness
nounn
noun

• the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

• gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover

• the quality of being cloudy

cloud
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

• a visible mass of water or ice particles suspended at a considerable altitude

• out of touch with reality

• a cause of worry or gloom or trouble

• suspicion affecting your reputation

• a group of many things in the air or on the ground

verb

• make overcast or cloudy

• make less visible or unclear

• billow up in the form of a cloud

• make gloomy or depressed

• place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

• make less clear

• colour with streaks or blotches of different shades

• make milky or dull

cloud-covered
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• filled or abounding with clouds

clouded
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance

• filled or abounding with clouds

• mentally disordered

• unclear in form or expression

overcasting
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling

sunless
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• filled or abounding with clouds

cloud cover
nounn
noun

• the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds

Best Hypernyms For OVERCAST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for overcast, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
sew stitch cast casting cloudy darken inclemency inclementness meteorology semidarkness sky weather whipping whipstitch whipstitching
Phrases (2)
sew togetherbad weather

Alternatives for CLOUDY

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen