What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
cloudy
Example
It's going to be cloudy today, so don't forget your umbrella. [cloudy: adjective]
Example
The water in the glass looked cloudy, so I didn't drink it. [cloudy: adjective]
hazy
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was hazy due to the forest fire. [hazy: adjective]
Example
I have a hazy memory of that event, it happened a long time ago. [hazy: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Cloudy is more commonly used than hazy in everyday language, especially when talking about weather. Hazy is less common and is often used in more specific contexts or in a metaphorical sense.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between cloudy and hazy?
Both cloudy and hazy can be used in both formal and informal contexts. However, cloudy is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of situations, making it slightly more formal than hazy.
