🇬🇧🇨🇳 inclement - 恶劣 : English Lesson

Meaning of "inclement" ("恶劣"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

When the weather is inclement, it means it's nasty, harsh, and unpleasant – usually very cold, rainy, windy, or snowy! It's the kind of weather that makes you want to stay cozy inside, perhaps with a warm blanket and a good book.

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Inclement weather is nature’s way of saying, “Stay in and eat snacks.”

I wore three coats in the inclement cold and still looked like a frozen burrito.

The inclement weather turned our walk into a soggy adventure through puddle-world.

Due to inclement weather, the cat refused to leave her blanket fortress.

The word inclement comes from Latin and literally means “not mild.”

They set a picnic despite the inclement sky. First inclement gust knocked plates; inclement rain soaked sandwiches. The dog barked as the inclement wind tore napkins. They ran to a small shelter, shivering, laughing at the inclement day. Under one umbrella, wet but warm, they hugged and waited for clear sun.

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This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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