stormy

adjective

ˈstȯr-mē How to pronounce stormy (audio)
stormier; stormiest
Synonyms of stormynext
1
: relating to, characterized by, or indicative of a storm
a stormy day
a stormy autumn
2
: marked by turmoil or fury
a stormy life
a stormy conference
stormily
ˈstȯr-mə-lē How to pronounce stormy (audio)
adverb
storminess
ˈstȯr-mē-nəs How to pronounce stormy (audio)
noun

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Examples of stormy in a Sentence

The weather was cold and stormy. Their relationship was very stormy.
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During an interview with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel earlier this month, Wilson got candid about the current stormy political climate under the Trump administration, noting that the messages behind several of the band’s ’70s songs still ring true today. — Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025 This economic tumult is bringing the stormy currents of the labor market to the surface. — Michael B. Horn, TIME, 24 Mar. 2025 The stormy magnetic state could last for the rest of the year. — Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025 Retail spending increased in February, albeit less than expected though underlying indicators showed that consumers are still weathering the stormy political climate. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stormy

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of stormy was in the 12th century

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Kids Definition

stormy

adjective
ˈstȯr-mē How to pronounce stormy (audio)
stormier; stormiest
1
: relating to, marked by, or being a sign of a storm
a stormy day
stormy skies
2
: characterized by or subject to angry or intense disagreements or strong emotional outbursts
a stormy conference
stormily
-mə-lē How to pronounce stormy (audio)
adverb
storminess
-mē-nəs How to pronounce stormy (audio)
noun

Medical Definition

stormy

adjective
ˈstȯr-mē How to pronounce stormy (audio)
stormier; stormiest
: having alternating exacerbations and remissions of symptoms

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