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- [shou-uh-ree]
- /ˈʃaʊ ə ri/
- /ˈʃaʊə.ri/
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- [shou-uh-ree]
- /ˈʃaʊ ə ri/
Definitions of showery word
- adjective showery characterized by or abounding with showers: the showery season in the tropics. 1
- adjective showery falling in showers: showery petals. 1
- adjective showery causing or bringing showers: showery clouds. 1
- adjective showery of, relating to, or resembling showers: showery spray from the ocean. 1
- adjective showery characterized by outbreaks of rain 1
- adjective showery If the weather is showery, there are showers of rain but it does not rain all the time. 0
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Origin of showery
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; shower1 + -y1
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Parts of speech for Showery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
showery popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
showery usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for showery
adj showery
Antonyms for showery
adjective showery
- dehydrated — (of organisms) deprived of vital water or moisture
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