Definition

The most severe or intense weather condition characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, or snow.

Example

The stormiest night of the year caused many trees to fall and power outages across the city.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you hear about the weather forecast for this weekend?

Yeah, they said it might be the stormiest day of the year!

I hope it doesn't ruin our plans for the picnic.

Same here! We should have a backup plan just in case.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stormiest → It is formed from "storm" (from Old English *storm*, meaning a violent disturbance of the atmosphere) and "-iest" (a superlative suffix indicating the highest degree). The word "stormiest" means the most severe or intense in terms of storms.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'storm' as a violent weather disturbance, and remember that 'stormiest' describes the most intense version of that weather.

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