in the clouds

in the cloud

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in stressed th ee kloud]
- /ɪn stressed ði klaʊd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in stressed th ee kloud]
- /ɪn stressed ði klaʊd/

Definitions of in the clouds words

noun in the clouds a visible collection of particles of water or ice suspended in the air, usually at an elevation above the earth's surface. 1
noun in the clouds any similar mass, especially of smoke or dust. 1
noun in the clouds a dim or obscure area in something otherwise clear or transparent. 1
noun in the clouds a patch or spot differing in color from the surrounding surface. 1
noun in the clouds anything that obscures or darkens something, or causes gloom, trouble, suspicion, disgrace, etc. 1
noun in the clouds a great number of insects, birds, etc., flying together: a cloud of locusts obscuring the sun. 1

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Origin of in the clouds

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English; Old English clūd rock, hill; probably akin to clod

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exclamation

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in the clouds popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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aerial — You talk about aerial attacks and aerial photographs to indicate that people or things on the ground are attacked or photographed by people in aeroplanes.
high — having a great or considerable extent or reach upward or vertically; lofty; tall: a high wall.
lofty — extending high in the air; of imposing height; towering: lofty mountains.
rangy — (of animals or people) slender and long-limbed.
soaring — an act or instance of soaring.

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factual — of or relating to facts; concerning facts: factual accuracy.
real — true; not merely ostensible, nominal, or apparent: the real reason for an act.
imperfect — not perfect; lacking completeness: imperfect knowledge.
incorrect — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
problematic — of the nature of a problem; doubtful; uncertain; questionable.

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