rainclouds
Gray sky masses
Rainclouds are clouds that produce or threaten rain—typically dark, heavy formations like nimbostratus or cumulonimbus.
The word often appears figuratively for gloom or impending trouble: Rainclouds gathered over the negotiations.
A raincloud hanging over someone suggests persistent bad luck or melancholy.
Thick gray rain-bearing cloud
- cumulonimbusTowering storm-producing cloud
- stratusLow, flat cloud layer
- cumulusDense, billowing cloud type
- thunderheadTall storm-producing cloud
precipitation · condensation · atmosphere · humidity · front · forecast · barometer · dewpoint
Storm's acoustic aftermath
- lightningAtmospheric electrical discharge
- downpourIntense precipitation event
- delugeSevere overflow of water
- torrentViolent rushing flow
squall · tempest · monsoon · gale · gusts · typhoon · hurricane · cyclone
nimbostratus
Thick gray rain-bearing cloud
- cumulonimbusTowering storm-producing cloud
- stratusLow, flat cloud layer
- cumulusDense, billowing cloud type
thunderhead · precipitation · condensation · atmosphere · humidity · front · forecast · barometer · dewpoint · troposphere
thunder
Storm's acoustic aftermath
- lightningAtmospheric electrical discharge
- downpourIntense precipitation event
- delugeSevere overflow of water
torrent · squall · tempest · monsoon · gale · gusts · typhoon · hurricane · cyclone · thunderstorm
sprinkle
Light scattering of particles
pitter-patter · dampness · wetness · raindrops · spray · mizzle · spitting · scattered showers · damp air
gloom
Pervasive dimness or dejection
- melancholySubdued, lasting sadness
- forebodingFearful anticipation of harm
- ominousSuggesting something bad approaches
brooding · somber · bleak · grey · looming · dark mood · heaviness · sadness · pessimism · shadow
raincloudsclear skies
Absence of cloud cover
sunshine · fair weather · high pressure · blue sky · blue skies
raincloudscirrus clouds
High, thin ice formations
wispy clouds · white clouds · fluffy clouds · thin clouds · mare's tails
raincloudssilver lining
Consolation within misfortune
ray of hope · sunny disposition · sunshine and rainbows · sunshine · light at the end of the tunnel