cloud
A white or gray shape in the sky made of very small drops of water.
A visible mass of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere, usually high above the ground.
A way to store and use files or programs on the internet instead of on your own computer.
Internet-based computing services and storage accessible remotely rather than on a local computer.
A big group of smoke, dust, or small things in the air that looks like a cloud.
A large amount of smoke, dust, insects, or similar particles floating in the air and resembling a cloud.
To make something hard to see through.
To cover or fill something so that it becomes less clear, bright, or transparent.
To make someone feel confused or not able to think well.
To affect someone's mind or judgment so they cannot think clearly.
- Base: cloud
- Plural: cloud, clouds
- Base: cloud
- 3rd Person Singular: clouds
- Present Participle: clouding
- Past: clouded
in the clouds
1Distracted by dreams or ideas
Thinking about dreams instead of real life.
- He's been in the clouds all day, thinking about his vacation.
- Don't be in the clouds when we're discussing serious plans.
under a cloud
1Under suspicion or disgrace
People think you have done something bad and do not trust you.
- The politician resigned under a cloud after corruption allegations.
- She left the company under a cloud of suspicion.
every cloud has a silver lining
1Good in bad situations
There is something good in every bad situation.
- I lost my job but found a better one; every cloud has a silver lining.
- I lost my job, but I found a better one—every cloud has a silver lining.
- Even though she failed the exam, it gave her motivation to study harder—every cloud has a silver lining.
- Even though it rained on our wedding day, we got amazing photos—every cloud has a silver lining.
head in the clouds
1Unrealistic or dreamy thinking
Thinking about things that are not practical or real.
- He always has his head in the clouds and never focuses on work.
- Stop having your head in the clouds and pay attention.
head in the clouds
2daydreaming or unrealistic thinking
To be thinking about things that are not practical or real, often daydreaming.
- He’s always got his head in the clouds and never pays attention in class.
- She had her head in the clouds, imagining her perfect future.
on cloud nine
1Extremely happy and excited
Feeling very, very happy.
- She was on cloud nine after getting the job.
- Winning the prize put him on cloud nine.
on cloud nine
2Extremely happy or delighted
To be very, very happy about something.
- She was on cloud nine after getting the job.
- Winning the prize put him on cloud nine.