Definition

The condition of having strong winds and heavy rain, often associated with storms.

Example

The storminess of the weather made it difficult for the boats to sail.

Conversation

Did you see the weather report for this weekend?

Yeah, they mentioned there might be some storminess coming our way.

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

Same here! Let's keep an eye on the forecast.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Storminess → It is formed from "storm" (from Old English *storm*, meaning a violent disturbance of the atmosphere) and "-iness" (meaning the quality of being). The word "storminess" refers to the quality of being stormy or characterized by storms.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'storm' as a violent disturbance and '-iness' indicating a quality. This helps you remember that 'storminess' means the quality of being stormy.

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