Clouds drifted, changed shapes, painted sky.

Meaning: Visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals moved slowly, transformed their outlines, and added colors to the upper part of the Earth's atmosphere.

Choice of Words: Clouds are visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere. Drifted means to move slowly and smoothly in a particular direction. Changed means to become different. Shapes are the outlines of objects. Painted means to cover something with paint or color. Sky is the upper part of the Earth's atmosphere.

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