Dark clouds loomed overhead.

Meaning: This means that the clouds were very dark and threatening, and they seemed to be hanging low over people's heads.

Choice of Words: Dark means without light, clouds are visible masses of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere, loomed means to appear large and threatening, overhead means above your head.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Gray clouds loomed overhead.
• Dark clouds loomed ominously above.
• The dark forest loomed, whispering secrets.
• Dark clouds gather quickly overhead.
• Dark clouds gather overhead fast.
• Dark clouds moved swiftly overhead.
• Clouds gathered, rain loomed, I grabbed an umbrella.
• Clouds gathered, rain loomed.
• The distant mountains loomed majestically against the horizon.
• Fear gripped, shadows loomed.