Synonyms for

Stormy

Verb / ˈstɔ:rmi: / Another word for stormy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

having or characterized by storms

Synonyms & similar words

calm tempestuous tempestuous turbulent violent rough blustery windy choppy agitated unpredictable volatile unstable unsettled changing inclement fierce angry roiling restless stormful storm-tossed

Synonyms by register

Formal

tempestuous turbulent inclement violent

Informal

wild rough blustery nasty

Literary

furious raging tempestuous

Antonyms

calm peaceful tranquil serene mild gentle clear

Common collocations

  • stormy weather
  • stormy seas
  • stormy relationship
  • stormy night
  • stormy period
  • stormy debate
  • stormy petrel

Word family

noun storm
adjective stormy
adverb stormily

Usage note

Primarily used to describe weather, but can also be used metaphorically for intense or turbulent situations like relationships or debates.

Example sentences

  1. The sky is very stormy today.
  2. I don't like to go out in stormy weather.
  3. The sea is stormy and rough.
  4. The stormy night kept me awake.
  5. The stormy wind knocked over the trash cans.

Quotes

  • The stormy March has come at last, With wind, and cloud, and changing skies; I hear the rushing of the blast, That through the snowy valley flies. -William Cullen Bryant
  • The sky was dark and stormy, the air was thick and humid, and the thunder rolled in the distance. -Unknown
  • Some people feel the rain, others just get wet. -Bob Dylan

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