CYCLONIC Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

cyclonic

adjective

Definition of cyclonic

as in violent

marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity a man who was given to cyclonic rages

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Recent Examples of cyclonic Securing a flagship robotic vacuum with pressurized stain pre-treatment, active self-washing roller mopping, and a bagless cyclonic dock for under $900 is an exceptional value. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026 The system became part of a large cyclonic gyre over Central America on or before October 5. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 Idalia’s winds intensified a nearby cyclonic eddy. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 23 Feb. 2026 The cyclonic storms went on to unleash torrential rains and catastrophic flooding – including, in one area, the second-wettest day recorded anywhere in history – across swathes of South and Southeast Asia. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 Dec. 2025 Their shared experience — and understanding of the difficulties freshmen face — has helped guide those like Flowers through Florida’s cyclonic period of the last month. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2025 Shark UltraCyclone Pro Cordless Handheld Vacuum The Shark UltraCyclone Pro features two cyclonic air streams that results in powerful suction that’s ideal for day-to-day cleanups. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cyclonic

Adjective

In the days since, the incident has sparked another round of reckoning with safety for LGBTQ people in Sacramento’s Lavender Heights neighborhood, which has seen a number of violent incidents in recent years.

— Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Scientists hoped the probe would help build a geologic history of the moon to better understand its violent origins in a cosmic impact.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of violent

Adjective

Giamatti makes Jerry ferocious but not monstruous, a man who certainly likes barking orders at various underlings but loves making good theater even more.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
Up to this point, Ghostface victims have been stabbed with Buck 120 hunting knives, crushed by garage doors, shot, electrocuted, and thrown off rooftops in ferocious, balls-to-the-wall Scream fashion.

— Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of ferocious

Adjective

Prototype points toward larger trials To demonstrate the design, the researchers produced a marine buoy that remained stable in a turbulent seawater tank rotated up to 45 degrees.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
The report from the Government Accountability Office found delays and holes in how the Secret Service updates its policies regarding threats, and arrives after a few turbulent years for the agency charged with the president’s protection.

— Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of turbulent

Adjective

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway owns BNSF, and the railroad is a fierce critic of Vena’s takeover bid for Norfolk Southern.

— John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Aaron Donald, one of the fiercest pass rushers in NFL history, is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Rams in hopes of winning another Super Bowl title.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of fierce

Adjective

Reuters — Eight Indonesian airports, including two serving Jakarta, remained closed early on Monday morning because of volcanic ash from eruptions at Mount Anak ‌Krakatau, the transport minister said.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026
Anak Krakatau is a volcanic island in the Sunda Strait between Indonesia's main islands of Java and Sumatra.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of volcanic

Adjective

The Lindsay Clancy trial has captivated the nation, spurring furious online debate on the state of maternal healthcare and whether she should be held criminally responsible for killing her three children.

— Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026
Simply put, the SEC is furious that LSU has challenged the conference’s attempts to enforce its eligibility rules for athletes returning from professional sports.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of furious

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