stormy
STAWR-mee
Stormy (adj) means marked by storms or violent weather. Example: “A stormy night kept everyone indoors.”
adj
1
Marked by storms or violent weather.
"A stormy night kept everyone indoors."
2
Full of intense emotion, argument, or conflict.
"The couple had a famously stormy relationship."
How to use stormy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither literally full of bad weather, or figuratively full of conflict and passion.
Common pairings
stormy weather
stormy relationship
stormy seas
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Word forms
- Comparative
- stormier
- Superlative
- stormiest
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Etymology
From Old English *stormiġ, from storm plus the adjective suffix -y.
Synonyms
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tempestuous
storm-wracked
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Frequently asked questions
What does “stormy” mean?
The word “stormy” means marked by storms or violent weather. In plain terms, either literally full of bad weather, or figuratively full of conflict and passion.
How do you pronounce “stormy”?
“Stormy” is pronounced STAWR-mee (/ˈstɔɹmi/ in IPA).
How do you use “stormy” in a sentence?
Here is “stormy” used in a sentence: “A stormy night kept everyone indoors.”
What is another word for “stormy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “stormy” include storm-wracked.
What is the opposite of “stormy”?
The opposite of “stormy” — its antonyms — is calm.
What part of speech is “stormy”?
“Stormy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “stormy” come from?
The word “stormy” comes from Old English. From Old English *stormiġ, from storm plus the adjective suffix -y.
Is “stormy” a common word?
“Stormy” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
