SQUALLY Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

squally

adjective

ˈskwȯ-lē

Definition of squally

as in turbulent

marked by wet and windy conditions be careful driving in this squally weather

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as in gusty

marked by strong wind or more wind than usual this coastal region often experiences wet, squally weather

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Recent Examples of squally As the squally weather moves through, widespread gusts over 40 mph or even 50 mph are possible. — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2017 While still far away, storm bands were already starting to reach South Florida, with squally rains and wind blowing over Miami, an ominous sign of the storm’s ferocious power. — Jenny Staletovich, miamiherald, 9 Sep. 2017 Senior staff members know that their safety within the squally West Wing often relies on being physically in the president’s presence. — Emily Jane Fox, The Hive, 16 Mar. 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for squally

Adjective

In relation to this turbulent time, Venice has never shied away from showing difficult films.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 23 July 2026
Yoshida inherited the program during one of the most turbulent periods in college athletics.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of turbulent

Adjective

Hikers and rainy destination-goers will also appreciate the discount on The North Face's Antora rain jacket.

— Kayla Becker, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 July 2026
The regional forecast for the northern Horn of Africa, where for the most part there is only one rainy season per year, is also projected to be below average.

— Peter Hailey, The Conversation, 16 July 2026

Definition of rainy

Adjective

The horses splashed fetlocks through the mud and water stood in little pools all about the desert, glistening ripples of silver in the blustery gusts of wind.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 July 2026
Its sweet scent carries memories of late winter afternoons in campagna beneath blustery gray skies.

— Angelica Calabrese, Longreads, 7 July 2026

Definition of blustery

Adjective

Staying cool doesn’t mean having to sacrifice style, and this merino wool dress is naturally temperature-regulating and has a breezy cap-sleeve silhouette that moves with you.

— Kaitlin Marks, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026
Blinx is a breezy, time manipulation 3D platformer and was Xbox’s original attempt at a cute mascot, and this was long before Voodoo Vince.

— Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of breezy

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