Cloudiness/ˈklaʊdinəs/ Definition 1 of 3Pro Tip 1/3Weather Predictions Used to describe expected weather; often heard in weather forecasts. The meteorologist mentioned increasing cloudiness by the evening. Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Negative Does not necessarily imply bad weather; can refer to a mild, overcast day. Despite the cloudiness, it was a pleasant day for a picnic. Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use Sometimes used metaphorically for moods or situations that are gloomy or unclear. His judgment was clouded by a cloudiness of emotions.