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

Set in an atmospherically stormy Cape Cod town, Where Are the Children? — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026

After a dark and stormy Halloween night with showers that continued into Sunday, Southern California can expect clear skies this week as well as hotter temperatures, particularly along the beleaguered coastline. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Icy streets and colder temperatures could lead to bigger vet bills for dog owners this winter, especially if the stormy conditions from 2026 are an indication of what millions of Americans could be in store for this upcoming season. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

One stormy night, as the rain rattled on the roof, an elderly woman was brought in after suffering a cardiac arrest. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 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