rainshower
Light precipitation event
A rainshower is a brief period of rain, typically lighter and shorter than a storm.
The word emphasizes the passing nature of the precipitation: We got caught in a rainshower on the way home.
Often written as two words: rain shower.
Pleasingly restorative
- coolingLosing thermal energy
- cleansingRemoving dirt or toxins
- invigoratingImparting fresh energy
- soothingReducing distress or discomfort
crisp · petrichor · dampness · wetness · dewy · misty · brisk · earthy
Atmospheric water deposit
- stormSevere atmospheric disturbance
- thunderstormViolent weather with lightning
- monsoonSeasonal tropical wind pattern
- overcastSky fully veiled
cloudy · humidity · barometric · forecast · front · cumulus · nimbus · atmospheric
Occurring at irregular intervals
- sporadicOccurring irregularly, infrequently
- scatteredSpread irregularly about
- patchyIrregular in coverage
- periodicOccurring at intervals
occasional · isolated · fleeting · random · variable · erratic · transient · unpredictable
refreshing
Pleasingly restorative
- coolingLosing thermal energy
- cleansingRemoving dirt or toxins
- invigoratingImparting fresh energy
soothing · crisp · petrichor · dampness · wetness · dewy · misty · brisk · earthy · rejuvenating
precipitation
Atmospheric water deposit
- stormSevere atmospheric disturbance
- thunderstormViolent weather with lightning
- monsoonSeasonal tropical wind pattern
overcast · cloudy · humidity · barometric · forecast · front · cumulus · nimbus · atmospheric · meteorology
intermittent
Occurring at irregular intervals
- sporadicOccurring irregularly, infrequently
- scatteredSpread irregularly about
- patchyIrregular in coverage
periodic · occasional · isolated · fleeting · random · variable · erratic · transient · unpredictable · passing
drizzle
Very light precipitation
- sprinkleLight scattering of particles
- downpourIntense precipitation event
- cloudburstSudden heavy localized rainfall
deluge · torrent · squall · mist · sprinkling · light · gentle · heavy · brief · passing
raindrops
Individual bits of precipitation
puddles · splashing · rivulets · beading · dripping · streaming · trickling · spatter · pitter-patter · drumming
rainshowerdrought
Prolonged water scarcity
dry spell · aridity · dryness · fair weather · dry season
rainshowerthunderstorm
Violent weather with lightning
deluge · downpour · tempest · torrential rain · cloudburst
rainshowersunshine
Direct rays from above
sunny day · clear skies · clear sky · blue skies · blue sky