stormy

Word parts

storm + -y

Pronunciation

• enPR: stôr'mē, IPA ^(key): /ˈstɔrmi/

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Adjective

Positive stormy

Comparative stormier

Superlative stormiest

1. If it is stormy out, it is rainy and windy.
   • Synonyms: tempestuous and thundery

   The weatherman predicted that it would be stormy outside today.

2. If something is stormy, it is of or about storms.
3. If something is stormy, it is rough; it is violent.
   • Synonym: tumultuous
   • Antonym: calm

   The fisherman had to bring his boat into the dock because of the stormy waves.

Related words

• storminess