drizzling
- adjective
- /ˈdrɪzəlɪŋ/
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- We walked home in the drizzling rain, a thin mist coating our coats and hair.
But can we just talk about that drizzling red glitter?
- But can we just talk about that drizzling red glitter?
Examples
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It was a cold, drizzling morning that made the city look gray and damp.
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The forecast said only drizzling showers, so we left our umbrellas behind.
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It is drizzling outside.
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The weather is drizzling this morning.
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We decided to stay indoors because it was drizzling all morning.
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The drizzling rain created a peaceful atmosphere in the garden.
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She grabbed an umbrella when she noticed it was drizzling outside.
Synonyms
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1.0
To fall from clouds as small drops of water
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To rain lightly in small drops
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To rain very lightly with small drops falling slowly
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To rain in small light drops
To fall as very light rain in small drops
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Etymology
The word drizzling comes from drizzle, an old word that meant 'to fall in small drops'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the soft sound of many tiny drips, which is why drizzling describes a light, misty rain.