Synonyms for "rainy"

7 kid-friendly synonyms for rainy, sorted by grade level (K-2, 3-5, 6-8).

What does "rainy" mean?

The word rainy is an adjective that means: having lots of rain falling.

Example: "It is rainy today."

Grade K–2Easy synonyms for rainy

Younger kids can use these in place of "rainy":

Grade 3–5Stronger words for rainy

For elementary writers ready to add precision and variety to their vocabulary:

Grade 6–8Middle-school vocabulary for rainy

Tier 2 academic alternatives — useful for essays, persuasive writing, and standardized tests:

Opposites of rainy (antonyms)

Words that mean the opposite of rainy:

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FAQ — synonyms for rainy

What is a good synonym for rainy in a kid's writing?
For K-2 writers, try wet. For older students, "wet" reads more naturally in school writing.
How many synonyms does rainy have?
We list 7 grade-appropriate synonyms for rainy across three reading levels. Adults' thesauruses include dozens more, but most aren't useful for K-8 vocabulary.
Is rainy a noun, verb, or adjective?
In this entry, rainy is used as an adjective.

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