Pluvious

Part of speech: adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈpluː.vi.əs/

Definitions

1. Characterized by or bringing abundant rainfall
2. Describes a condition or climate distinguished by frequent or heavy rains
3. Pertaining to areas or periods where rainfall is a prominent feature

Etymology: "Pluvious" comes straight from Latin "pluviōsus," meaning "rainy," a derivative of "pluvia," "rain." The Latin base is the same one that gives English "pluvial," so the two words are close relatives sharing a stem, with "pluvious" being the adjective of the rain-related family. Its entire meaning rests on that root: a place or season defined by how much rain it gets, rather than a passing shower. The word is a plain borrowing of the Latin adjective with an English ending, so there is no shift in sense to trace, only the steady transfer of a rain-focused descriptor from classical Latin into the scientific and descriptive vocabulary of English.

Synonyms: rainy, wet, showery, soggy, drizzly

Antonyms: dry, arid, clear, sunny, cloudless