pluvious

[ ploo-vee-uhs ]

adjective

1. of or relating to rain; rainy.

pluvious

/ ˈpluːvɪəs /

adjective

1. of or relating to rain; rainy

Other Words From

• plu·vi·os·i·ty [ploo-vee-, os, -i-tee], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of pluvious¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Latin word pluviōsus. See pluvial, -ous

Word History and Origins

Origin of pluvious¹

C15: from Late Latin pluviōsus full of rain, from pluvia rain, from pluere to rain

Example Sentences

His campaign also has paid more than $100,000 to the Pluvious Group, a Republican firm that organized fundraisers for Trump’s 2020 campaign.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition to Kozacik’s role in the Trump fundraiser, the Pluvious Group has also been linked to questionable campaign finance practices in the past.

From Los Angeles Times

The Pluvious Group handled fundraising for Strickland during that 2010 campaign, records show.

From Los Angeles Times

Trey Kozacik of the Pluvious Group sent fundraising e-mails on behalf of the Lacey campaign, and his name appeared on a flier promoting a $1,500-per-person event at a downtown sushi restaurant in support of Lacey’s reelection bid held Thursday night.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement, Lacey said her campaign had been unaware of Kozacik’s work with the Trump campaign, adding that neither he nor the Pluvious Group will be involved in her future fundraising activities.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• damp
• moist
• stormy
• wet