cloudless

UK: ˈklaʊdləs | US: ˈklaʊdləs

Definition

  1. adj. without clouds; clear and sunny

Structure
cloud <visible mass of water vapor>less <without>
Etymology

The word "cloudless" combines "cloud," derived from Old English clūd (meaning "mass of rock" or later "cloud"), with the suffix "-less," from Old English -lēas (meaning "without"). Over time, "cloud" shifted from its original sense of "rock" to its modern meteorological meaning, while "-less" consistently denotes absence. The compound logically conveys "without clouds," reflecting a straightforward morphological construction in English.

Examples

  1. The sky was cloudless, revealing a blanket of stars.

  2. We enjoyed a cloudless day at the beach.

  3. His mood matched the cloudless horizon—bright and untroubled.

  4. A cloudless sunrise painted the valley in golden light.

  5. Forecasters predict a cloudless weekend for outdoor activities.