stormy

1 of 2

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

storminess

2 of 2

noun

storm·​i·​ness -mēnə̇s 

-min-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being stormy

storminess increases toward the higher latitudes

—P. E. James

Synonyms of stormy

Adjective

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

Examples of stormy in a Sentence

Adjective

The weather was cold and stormy.

Their relationship was very stormy.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Since Tuchel came in as coach, last year, his relationship with Bellingham has, at times, appeared stormy. — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 14 July 2026

From exploring local aquariums and museums to curling up with a good book overlooking the ocean, there are plenty of ways to make the most of a stormy beach day. — Abby Price, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

The Wi-Fi there hadn’t worked since the weekend’s stormy conditions. — Gabriella Fine, Baltimore Sun, 9 July 2026

Richards, however, had relationship troubles on his mind when wrote the song on a stormy day in London. — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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