What is another word for drizzles?

Pronunciation: [dɹˈɪzə͡lz] (IPA)

Drizzles refer to light, gentle raindrops that fall from the sky. There are many synonyms that can be used to describe this type of precipitation. Some common synonyms for drizzles include sprinkles, showers, mists, sprays, and droplets. Other words that can be used to describe drizzles include spatters, drips, dabs, and smears. Each of these synonyms has a similar meaning to drizzles, but they may be more or less commonly used in different regions or dialects. Regardless of which synonym is used, they all refer to a light amount of precipitation that can be refreshing or inconvenient depending on the situation.

What are the hypernyms for Drizzles?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Drizzles

The whole country of the Adige is covered with fog, a warm soft rain drizzles against the window panes.
"The Dead Lake and Other Tales"
Paul Heyse
Well, that also thundered and deluged and guyzered out onto the floor accompanied by the drips and drizzles into the settin' room, Ury's flight with Philury, Karen's mourns, and Josiah's groans, for he had lost his pride and openly groaned and jawed at Jabez and sez to him: "You dum fool you!
"Samantha at the St. Louis Exposition"
Marietta Holley
And the rain drizzles down very fast, While my dinner-time sounds from a far bell- So, wet to the skin, I'll e'en back to my inn, Where at least I am sure of a Bar-bell!
"The Poetical Works of Thomas Hood"
Thomas Hood

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