stormy

[stawr-mee] / ˈstɔr mi /

ADJECTIVE

rough (referring to weather)

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bitter blustery damp frigid murky rainy tempestuous torrid turbulent violent wet windy

WEAK

blowy blustering boisterous cold coming down dirty foul furious gusty howling menacing pouring raging raining cats and dogs riproaring roaring savage squally stormful storming threatening wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm dry gentle mild moderate

WEAK

clear clement

Example Sentences

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Throughout the month, Alaska experienced persistent cold along with repeated bursts of stormy weather.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

And when the stormy morning after arrives, each peal of thunder sends Julia into a paroxysm of nerves that flings her around like a handkerchief caught in a stiff breeze.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

For just a moment, his carefully cultivated image as the voice of calm navigating his country through stormy seas was shattered.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

However, the stormy weather has not been without consequence.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

It felt as though we were in a ship in the middle of a stormy sea.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

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