Raininess

Pronunciation: /ˈreɪniˌnəs/

Definitions of raininess

noun the state or quality of being rainy

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like going outside in the raininess.

A2 The raininess made the roads slippery.

B1 The raininess of the climate in that region can be overwhelming at times.

B2 The raininess of the weather forecast is causing delays in our outdoor event.

C1 The raininess of the monsoon season in Southeast Asia is a challenge for farmers.

C2 The raininess of the atmosphere created a cozy ambiance for us to enjoy our evening indoors.

Examples of raininess in a Sentence

formal The raininess of the region is due to its proximity to the coast.

informal I'm not a fan of the constant raininess we've been having lately.

slang This raininess is really putting a damper on our plans.

figurative Her mood matched the raininess of the weather outside.

Grammatical Forms of raininess

• past tense: rained
• plural: raininesses
• comparative: more rainy
• superlative: most rainy
• present tense: raininess
• future tense: will rain
• perfect tense: has rained
• continuous tense: is raining
• singular: raininess
• positive degree: rainy
• infinitive: to rain
• gerund: raining
• participle: raining

Origin and Evolution of raininess

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'raininess' is derived from the combination of 'rain' and the suffix '-iness' which denotes a quality or state of being.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'raininess' has remained consistent in its meaning of the state of being rainy or characterized by rain. Its usage has primarily been in the context of describing weather conditions.