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squally

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of squally

1 marked by wet and windy conditions

  • be careful driving in this squally weather
Synonyms of squally

bleak, dirty, foul, inclement, nasty, raw, rough, stormy, tempestuous, turbulent
Words Related to squally

blowy, blustering, blustery, breezy, gusty, windblown, windswept

cloudy, overcast, sunless

rainy, snowy

foggy, hazy, misty, murky, soupy
Near Antonyms of squally

rainless

balmy, calm, halcyon, peaceful, placid, pleasant, serene
Antonyms of squally

bright, clear, clement, cloudless, fair, sunny, sunshiny, unclouded

2 marked by strong wind or more wind than usual

  • this coastal region often experiences wet, squally weather
Synonyms of squally

blowy, blustery, breezy, gusty, windy
Words Related to squally

drafty

stormy, tempestuous
Near Antonyms of squally

breathless, calm, motionless, still

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