drizzle
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To rain gently with very small drops.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈdɹɪzəl
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
impersonal
Rain lightly
“When it drizzles in summer, hiking can be pleasant.”
cookingtransitive
To pour slowly and evenly, especially oil or honey in cooking.
noun
Very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Very light rain; stronger than mist but less than a shower
Used this way, drizzle is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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More ways to use drizzle
- “When it drizzles in summer, hiking can be pleasant.”verb
- “Drizzle the meat with melted butter.”verb
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