stormy
adjective
ˈstȯr-mē 
stormier; stormiest
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
adverb storminess
ˈstȯr-mē-nəs
noun 
Synonyms
- bang-bang
- blood-and-guts
- convulsive
- cyclonic
- explosive
- ferocious
- fierce
- furious
- hammer-and-tongs
- hot
- knock-down, drag-out
- knock-down-and-drag-out
- paroxysmal
- rabid
- rough
- tempestuous
- tumultuous
- turbulent
- violent
- volcanic
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
The weather was cold and stormy. Their relationship was very stormy.
Recent Examples on the Web Those plans were washed out by the stormy weather and field conditions. 
And Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 As always, the team will have to work around the weather, with forecasters predicting a 60% chance of stormy conditions during the rocket's two-hour launch window. William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Aug. 2022 Worse, the stormy conditions aren't going anywhere anytime soon. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2022 During winters when the Aleutian Low is strong, warmer temperatures and southerly winds create icy, stormy conditions that increase the likelihood of trees being damaged. Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 26 June 2022 An east-moving storm system has brought rain and stormy conditions to much of the state, including Johnson County. Arkansas Online, 10 June 2022 Yet as clouds pile up, stormy conditions can ensue. Eric Olden, Forbes, 8 June 2022 Federal forecasters said tropical ocean breezes collided with a cold front to produce the stormy conditions, which could continue into the night. NBC News, 16 Apr. 2022 The Russian Defense Ministry claims the ship sank in stormy conditions after ammunition aboard exploded and caught fire. Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022 See More
And Staff Reports, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Sep. 2022 As always, the team will have to work around the weather, with forecasters predicting a 60% chance of stormy conditions during the rocket's two-hour launch window. William Harwood, CBS News, 30 Aug. 2022 Worse, the stormy conditions aren't going anywhere anytime soon. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 3 July 2022 During winters when the Aleutian Low is strong, warmer temperatures and southerly winds create icy, stormy conditions that increase the likelihood of trees being damaged. Ned Rozell, Anchorage Daily News, 26 June 2022 An east-moving storm system has brought rain and stormy conditions to much of the state, including Johnson County. Arkansas Online, 10 June 2022 Yet as clouds pile up, stormy conditions can ensue. Eric Olden, Forbes, 8 June 2022 Federal forecasters said tropical ocean breezes collided with a cold front to produce the stormy conditions, which could continue into the night. NBC News, 16 Apr. 2022 The Russian Defense Ministry claims the ship sank in stormy conditions after ammunition aboard exploded and caught fire. Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing stormy
Kids Definition
stormy
adjective
ˈstȯr-mē
stormier; stormiest
1
: relating to or affected by a storm
a stormy sea
2
: displaying anger and strong emotions
a stormy meeting
Medical Definition
stormy
adjective
ˈstȯr-mē
stormier; stormiest
: having alternating exacerbations and remissions of symptoms
stormy
adjective
1
as in turbulent
marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity a small nation, but one with a long and stormy history Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- turbulent
- violent
- ferocious
- fierce
- furious
- rough
- volcanic
- tumultuous
- tempestuous
- vicious
- hot
- rabid
- explosive
- brutal
- cyclonic
- convulsive
- paroxysmal
- volatile
- aggressive
- savage
- contentious
- hostile
- knock-down, drag-out
- knock-down-and-drag-out
- destructive
- frantic
- hammer-and-tongs
- antagonistic
- barbarous
- blood-and-guts
- mad
- bang-bang
- belligerent
- bellicose
- quarrelsome
- combative
- pugnacious
- truculent
- agitated
- combustible
- assertive
- frenzied
- gladiatorial
- ruinous
- cataclysmic
- cataclysmal
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- peaceful
- calm
- peaceable
- serene
- tranquil
- pacific
- nonviolent
- halcyon
- nonbelligerent
- unaggressive
2
as in rainy
marked by or abounding with rain stormy weather was forecast for the next three days, so we cancelled our camping trip Synonyms & Similar Words
- rainy
- wet
- precipitating
- pouring
- misty
- drizzly
- drizzling
- drippy
- sprinkling
- spitting
- mizzly
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- dry
3
as in tumultuous
marked by sudden or violent disturbance that couple has had a long but stormy relationship Synonyms & Similar Words
- turbulent
- tumultuous
- tempestuous
- cataclysmic
- convulsive
- fitful
- boisterous
- sporadic
- spasmodic
- cataclysmal
- riotous
- noisy
- clamorous
- furious
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- calm
- placid
- peaceful
- serene
- tranquil
- undisturbed
- unperturbed
- untroubled
- unshaken
4
as in rough
marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements Neptune has the stormiest atmosphere of any planet, with winds of up to 900 miles per hour Synonyms & Similar Words
- turbulent
- rough
- tumultuous
- tempestuous
- wild
- bleak
- raging
- brutal
- harsh
- violent
- rugged
- blustery
- severe
- unsettled
- inclement
- blustering
- squally
- nasty
- unquiet
- roily
- raw
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- calm
- placid
- quiet
- peaceful
- serene
- tranquil
- sunny
- cloudless
- halcyon
- bright
- clear
- fair
- sunshiny
- unclouded
- clement
5
as in bleak
marked by wet and windy conditions stormy seas forced the schooner far off its intended course Synonyms & Similar Words
- turbulent
- rainy
- bleak
- snowy
- tempestuous
- rough
- inclement
- squally
- dirty
- gusty
- blustery
- nasty
- foul
- windswept
- overcast
- misty
- cloudy
- raw
- breezy
- blustering
- windblown
- murky
- hazy
- foggy
- blowy
- sunless
- soupy
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- sunny
- cloudless
- bright
- clear
- fair
- sunshiny
- unclouded
- calm
- clement
- rainless
- pleasant
- placid
- peaceful
- serene
- balmy
- halcyon