DRIZZLY Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

drizzly

adjective

Definition of drizzly

as in drizzling

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Recent Examples of drizzly Boston is in for more cool temperatures and periods of drizzly weather incoming in the upcoming week, according to National Weather Service forecasts. — Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026 Here’s the thing — Seattle’s soggy reputation is a little misleading, and a drizzly day there can actually be one of your best. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026 For the kind of traveler who gravitates toward local food scenes, independent businesses and unhurried experiences, a drizzly Seattle day is actually a gift. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 23 Apr. 2026 With spring finally approaching, prepare for drizzly nature walks with a water-resistant backpack. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drizzly

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At Emporio Armani, models walked the runway in gossamer-thin tanks and misty trousers that toed the line between lavender and blue.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 June 2026
Base yourself in Cerro Verde or Lago de Coatepeque for crater views and misty mornings above the clouds, then climb Santa Ana Volcano.

— Angelika Pokovba, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026

Definition of misty

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The Flo Shutoff system from Moen connects to your pipes and detects leaks—from drippy pipes to massive bursts—and automatically closes the main valve to prevent flooding damage.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026
Uncle Jimmy hung back by the drippy windows at the rear of the kitchen nursing a Schlitz.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

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After a cooler and rainy weekend, things are going to heat up for central Iowa, with heat indices in Des Moines reaching as high as 102 degrees over the next week, according to the National Weather Service.

— Isabelle Foland, Des Moines Register, 30 Aug. 2026
Local authorities would rope together timber logs for a makeshift bridge, but in the rainy season, the logs would grow slippery and floods would wash them away.

— Fatma Tanis, NPR, 29 Aug. 2026

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