drizzly
adjective
driz·zly
ˈdri-zə-lē 
ˈdriz-lē
: characterized or marked by fine rain
a cold, drizzly day
The winter weather in this part of Oregon is gray and drizzly …—
Susan Orlean
Susan OrleanIt was a September evening, and not yet seven o'clock, but the day had been a dreary one, and a dense drizzly fog lay low upon the great city.—Arthur Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan DoyleWhenever I find myself growing grim about the mouth; whenever it is a damp, drizzly November in my soul; … then, I account it high time to get to sea as soon as I can.—Herman Melville
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They’re designed with cushioned midsoles and waterproof fabric to keep your feet dry and comfortable, plus the rubber outsoles prevent you from slipping during runs, even in drizzly conditions.
—Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Hamilton completed 30 laps in foggy and drizzly conditions in northern Italy while in conversation with new race engineer Riccardo Adami over team radio before meeting fans who had turned out to see him.
—Ali Rampling, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
But even here on a cool and quiet, misty and slightly drizzly day on the border of fall and winter, there were birds to be found.
—Jack Gedney, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
In Hart Plaza where Walz spoke trees were lit up in blue and red and iconic downtown Detroit buildings were aglow on a drizzly night as the vice presidential contender looked out at his supporters at the edge of the Detroit River.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Hamilton completed 30 laps in foggy and drizzly conditions in northern Italy while in conversation with new race engineer Riccardo Adami over team radio before meeting fans who had turned out to see him.
—Ali Rampling, The Athletic, 22 Jan. 2025
But even here on a cool and quiet, misty and slightly drizzly day on the border of fall and winter, there were birds to be found.
—Jack Gedney, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
In Hart Plaza where Walz spoke trees were lit up in blue and red and iconic downtown Detroit buildings were aglow on a drizzly night as the vice presidential contender looked out at his supporters at the edge of the Detroit River.
—Clara Hendrickson, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Drizzly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drizzly. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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