Definition

Describing weather that includes strong winds and rain, or a situation that is full of conflict and strong emotions.

Example

The stormy weather forced us to stay indoors all day.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see the weather report for this weekend?

Yes, they said it might be stormy on Saturday.

I was planning a picnic; now I'm not sure what to do.

Maybe we can just reschedule for a sunny day instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stormy → It is formed from "storm" (from Old English *storm*, meaning a violent disturbance of the atmosphere) and "-y" (a suffix used to form adjectives indicating a characteristic). The word "stormy" describes weather characterized by storms or tumultuous conditions.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'storm' as a violent disturbance in the atmosphere, and the '-y' indicates that something is characterized by that storm — so stormy means full of storms.

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