raining cats and dogs

The phrase “raining cats and dogs” has 5 syllables: rain-ing cats and dogs.

It's pronounced as /ˈreɪ.nɪŋ kæts ənd dɔɡz/.


What is synonym and antonym for raining cats and dogs?

In the thesaurus, “raining cats and dogs” has 3 synonyms and 5 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for raining cats and dogs along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for raining cats and dogs

Antonyms for raining cats and dogs

  • drizzling
  • misting
  • mizzling
  • spitting
  • sprinkling

Example Sentences

  • Everyone got drenched when it started raining cats and dogs during the outdoor concert.
  • We had to stay indoors because it was raining cats and dogs outside.
  • Her hair was a mess after she got caught in the raining cats and dogs downpour without an umbrella.
  • The roads were flooded after it had been raining cats and dogs for hours.
  • It's hard to believe it was raining cats and dogs just an hour ago, now the sun is shining brightly.

On this page you'll find 8 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to raining cats and dogs, such as: drizzling, flooding, misting, mizzling, pouring, raining, spitting.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.


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