stormy
/ˈstɔː.mi/ IELTSAcademic
adjective
Used to describe weather with strong wind, rain, thunder, or rough seas. It can also describe a time or situation with trouble, anger, or conflict.
- It was a stormy night.
- They had a stormy meeting.
- The relationship was stormy and unhappy.
Adinary Nuance
Stormy is stronger and less neutral than words like "windy" or "rainy". It suggests rough, unsettled weather, or a relationship with frequent arguments. For people or meetings, it often means emotional conflict, not just a bad mood.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- giông bão
- Spanish
- tormentoso
- Chinese
- 暴风雨的
- Japanese
- 荒れた
- Korean
- 폭풍우의
Etymology
Stormy comes from storm, which is from Old English and related Germanic words. The adjective has been used in English since the Middle English period.
Common phrases
stormy weathera stormy relationshipa stormy seastormy debate
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is stormy only used for weather?
- No. It also describes difficult relationships, meetings, or debates.
- Is stormy a formal word?
- It is common in both spoken and written English. It sounds natural in news and descriptions.
- What is the difference between stormy and windy?
- Windy only means there is a lot of wind. Stormy suggests stronger, rougher weather, often with rain or thunder.
- Can I say a stormy person?
- Yes, if the person is often angry or hard to deal with. It is less common than saying a stormy relationship.