Synonyms of nebulous
18 similar words · 5 opposite words
Another word for nebulous is turbid. Other synonyms of nebulous are cloudish, cloudlike, cloudly, cloudy and foggy. The opposite of nebulous is clear.
Synonyms and similar words for nebulous
adjectiveMore synonyms
- cloudish
- cloudlikeResembling a cloud or clouds; thus, often, fluffy.
- cloudlyOf or pertaining to a cloud or clouds; cloudlike; cloudy; nebulous.
- cloudy
- foggy
- foglikeResembling a fog or some aspect of it.
- fumidSmoky or vaporous.
- hazed
- hazy
- infumatedHaving a smoky appearance.
- mistlikeResembling or characteristic of mist.
- misty
- nebuloseNebulous; cloudy.
- roky UK, dialectal
- smokelikeResembling or characteristic of smoke; smoky.
- smoky
- turbidSmoky or misty.
- vaporous
Opposite of nebulous
adjectiveMore antonyms
- clearWithout clouds.
- noncloudyNot cloudy.
- uncloudedNot clouded.
- uncloudyNot cloudy.
- unnebulousNot nebulous.
Meaning of nebulous
- adjective In the form of a cloud or haze; hazy.
- adjective Vague or ill-defined.
- adjective Relating to a nebula or nebulae.
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