stormy

adjective

ˈstȯr-mē How to pronounce stormy (audio)
Definition of stormynext
1
as in violent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity a small nation, but one with a long and stormy history

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2
as in rainy
marked by or abounding with rain stormy weather was forecast for the next three days, so we cancelled our camping trip

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3
as in turbulent
marked by sudden or violent disturbance that couple has had a long but stormy relationship

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4
as in rough
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements Neptune has the stormiest atmosphere of any planet, with winds of up to 900 miles per hour

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5
as in bleak
marked by wet and windy conditions stormy seas forced the schooner far off its intended course

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Recent Examples of stormy The prospect of a wetter, stormier winter has Southern California on edge —punishing waves can cause significant coastal flooding and erosion, leading to landslides and cliff collapse. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026 Helen, the Pacific Northwestern ensemble of Harris, Scott Simmons, and Jed Bindeman, released its stormy debut, The Original Faces, in 2015. — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026 That could make the storm track less consistent and lead to bigger swings between warm, dry stretches and colder, stormier periods. — CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026 And with that, Dunham has to get to dinner and then off to Film Forum, and Cassel exits onto the stormy street. — Grace Byron, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stormy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stormy
  1. violent
  2. rainy
  3. turbulent
  4. rough
  5. bleak
  6. ferocious
  7. wet
  8. fierce
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  • Government critics and human rights campaigners have alleged that police tactics in the last month have been unnecessarily violent.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • But complicating the government's efforts to bring the French deficit under control are widespread protests that have turned increasingly violent since starting as a Parisian student movement last month.
    — Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of violent
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  • There are waterproof Sorel boots for rainy-day exploring, classic Adidas sneakers for casual outfits, and plenty of polished options, from slingback flats and ballet flats to easy slip-on loafers.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Clippers fans also deserve more than having their parking picked up until an hour before game time, on one rainy workday, on late notice.
    — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of rainy
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  • Kansas has emerged as an unlikely battleground in a turbulent midterm election year for Republicans, who are striving to hold onto slim majorities in both chambers of Congress.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The production decision also follows a turbulent development history.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of turbulent
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  • The Pistons have raced out to a hot start, while the Knicks are still searching for answers after a rough opening week.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Molcajetes constructed of lava rock with pits creating a rough and not smooth nor easily cleanable surface were in the facility.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of rough
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  • Under Sorrells, morale at the office is bleak and has resulted in an exodus, according to two veteran prosecutors who left the office and spoke on the condition they not be identified.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Yet missing from this bleak picture are the ways that Ukraine has already adapted to escalating attacks.
    — Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of bleak
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  • One of the most celebrated objects from the India Museum is a mechanical wooden sculpture of a ferocious tiger gnawing at a British soldier’s throat.
    — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Wilson rocked the stanchion with a ferocious dunk in transition in the fourth quarter, only to have his next attempt at a full-court sprint smacked away by Jamal Shead, leading to a Leonard 3-pointer on the other end.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of ferocious
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  • Jarod Blades, field manager for the BLM’s Four Rivers Field Office, said Medusahead — a type of cheatgrass — helped propel the fire after a dry winter and wet spring fueled invasive weed growth.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The second stage is at PLD’s Teruel test facility for its qualification campaign, including wet dress rehearsal and a static hot-fire test.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of wet
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  • Projects that communities had originally welcomed were suddenly met with fierce opposition, and companies had to improve.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • What is to come afterwards is when their world is on fire as the fierce Battle Of Okinawa Island takes them , and us, back to sad reality.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2026
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“Stormy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stormy. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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