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 of stormy

• violent
• turbulent
• ferocious
• fierce
• furious
• rough
• volcanic

Examples of stormy in a Sentence

The weather was cold and stormy.

Their relationship was very stormy.

Recent Examples on the Web

Stagg, however, became convinced the day would be stormy – bringing swell and poor visibility that would spell disaster. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 18 Sep. 2026

But come Wednesday, the region will hear that familiar rumble of thunder as a stormy stretch starts again. — Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

After a mysterious encounter one dark and stormy night, Meg, Charles Wallace and their friend Calvin (Sam Hook) are whisked away on a journey through time and space to save their father and possibly planet Earth. — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Inside, we were whisked away to a world of rain and candles and velvet and creepy houses and stormy, witchy gloom. — Danielle Pergament, Allure, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing stormy

• stormy petrel
• stormy weather

Kids Definition

stormy

adjective

ˈstȯr-mē 

stormier; stormiest

1

: relating to, marked by, or being a sign of a storm

a stormy day

stormy skies

2

: characterized by or subject to angry or intense disagreements or strong emotional outbursts

a stormy conference

stormily

-mə-lē 

adverb

storminess

-mē-nəs 

noun

Medical Definition

stormy

adjective

ˈstȯr-mē 

stormier; stormiest

: having alternating exacerbations and remissions of symptoms