rainy

From Middle English reyny, from Old English *reġniġ, rēniġ (“rainy”), from Proto-Germanic *regnagaz (“rainy”), equivalent to rain +‎ -y.

• IPA^(key): /ˈɹeɪni/

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• Rhymes: -eɪni

rainy (comparative rainier, superlative rainiest)

1. Pouring with rain; wet; showery

   Due to the rainy weather, we decided not to play in the park.

   It's a very rainy day, so let's stay indoors.

• raininess
• rainy day