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stormy
adjective \ˈstȯr-mē\
: relating to or affected by a storm
: full of anger, shouting, etc.
storm·i·erstorm·i·est
Full Definition of STORMY
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>
— storm·i·ly \ˈstȯr-mə-lē\ adverb
— storm·i·ness \-mē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of STORMY
12th century
Related to STORMY
- Synonyms
- bang-bang, blood-and-guts, convulsive, cyclonic, explosive, ferocious, fierce, furious, hammer-and-tongs, hot, knock-down, drag-out (or knock-down-and-drag-out), paroxysmal, rabid, rough, violent, tempestuous, tumultuous, turbulent, volcanic
- Antonyms
- nonviolent, peaceable, peaceful
STORMILY Defined for Kids
stormy
adjective \ˈstȯr-mē\
storm·i·erstorm·i·est
Definition of STORMY for Kids
1
: relating to or affected by a storm <a stormy sea>
2
: displaying anger and strong emotions <a stormy meeting>
Medical Dictionary
stormy
adjective \ˈstȯr-mē\
storm·i·erstorm·i·est
Medical Definition of STORMY
: having alternating exacerbations and remissions of symptoms
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