overcast (Meaning)
overcast (n)
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds
gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover
a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent raveling
a cast that falls beyond the intended spot
overcast (v)
make overcast or cloudy
sew over the edge of with long slanting wide stitches
sew with an overcast stitch from one section to the next
overcast (s)
filled or abounding with clouds
overcast (v. t.)
To cast or cover over; hence, to cloud; to darken.
To compute or rate too high.
To take long, loose stitches over (the raw edges of a seam) to prevent raveling.
To fasten, as single sheets, by overcast stitching or by folding one edge over another.
Synonyms & Antonyms of overcast
overcast Sentence Examples
- The overcast sky cast a gloomy pall over the once-vibrant park.
- The overcast weather brought a welcome respite from the relentless summer heat.
- The hikers trudged through the overcast mountains, their spirits dampened by the dreary conditions.
- The overcast day created a perfect backdrop for the atmospheric photoshoot.
- The overcast sky served as a canvas for the vivid lightning bolts that illuminated the night.
- The overcast sea cast a silvery glow upon the deserted beach.
- The pilot carefully navigated the overcast skies, relying heavily on his instruments.
- The overcast mood of the team weighed down on their performance, hindering their progress.
- The overcast news report painted a bleak picture of the upcoming economic crisis.
- The overcast horizon hinted at the impending storm, forcing the boat to seek shelter.
FAQs About the word overcast
the state of the sky when it is covered by clouds, gloomy semidarkness caused by cloud cover, a long whipstitch or overhand stitch overlying an edge to prevent
clouded, darkened,hazy, misty, bleak, cloudy, overclouded,grey, dark, louring
cloudless,cloudless, clear, clear, sunny, sunny, sunshiny, radiant, brilliant, sunshiny
The overcast sky cast a gloomy pall over the once-vibrant park.
The overcast weather brought a welcome respite from the relentless summer heat.
The hikers trudged through the overcast mountains, their spirits dampened by the dreary conditions.
The overcast day created a perfect backdrop for the atmospheric photoshoot.
