stormy
gb/stˈɔɹmi/ us/stˈɔɹmi/
B1
English
~ 6100
viharos, zaklatott, lobbanékony, indulatos
B1
1
viharos
B1
Usage pattern:
stormy [weather/sky/sea/night]
The ferry was delayed because of the stormy weather in the channel.
A komp a csatornában uralkodó viharos időjárás miatt késett.
We drove home under a dark, stormy sky.
Sötét, viharos ég alatt autóztunk haza.
Fishing boats stayed in the harbor during the stormy seas.
It was a wild, stormy night with thunder shaking the windows.
Flights are often cancelled in such stormy conditions.
Learner examples
The weather is stormy today, with strong wind and rain.
Ma viharos az idő, erős széllel és esővel.
We stayed inside on the stormy night.
A viharos éjszakán bent maradtunk.
The ship moved up and down on the stormy sea.
Planes cannot fly safely in very stormy weather.
Dark clouds showed that a stormy afternoon was coming.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"It is very storm"* instead of *"It is very stormy"*. Remember that **stormy** is an adjective and must modify a noun (*stormy weather*) or be used after *be* (*The weather is stormy*). They also confuse **rainy** and **stormy**: **rainy** means there is rain but not necessarily strong wind or thunder; **stormy** suggests stronger, more dangerous weather.
Meaning
with storms, wind, and rain
Collocations
stormy weather
|stormy night
|stormy seas
|stormy sky
|stormy conditions
|stormy afternoon
Synonyms
tempestuous (Stronger and more dramatic, often used in literary style for very violent weather.)
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rough (Common for sea conditions with big waves; does not always mean there is a full storm.)
Antonyms
calm (Describes weather or sea with little or no wind or waves.)
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clear (Describes sky or weather without clouds, rain, or storms.)
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sunny (Focuses on bright sun and no clouds or rain, the opposite of dark, storm-filled weather.)
Themes
nature
|weather
|travel
Definition
Describes weather with a storm, with strong wind and usually heavy rain, thunder, or snow.
Describing weather, sky, or sea with a storm, especially strong winds and often heavy rain, thunder, or snow.
B2
2
viharos
B2
Usage pattern:
a stormy [relationship/marriage/debate/meeting]
They had a stormy relationship, breaking up and getting back together several times.
Viharos kapcsolatuk volt: többször szakítottak, majd újra összejöttek.
The city council’s stormy meeting lasted past midnight as members shouted over each other.
A városi tanács viharos ülése éjfél utánig tartott, miközben a tagok egymás szavába vágva kiabáltak.
After a stormy debate, the bill finally passed by a narrow margin.
Her parents’ stormy marriage made her childhood very stressful.
The coach resigned following a stormy discussion with the club’s owners.
Learner examples
They have a stormy relationship and argue a lot.
Viharos a kapcsolatuk, és sokat veszekednek.
The two leaders had a stormy meeting about the new law.
A két vezetőnek viharos megbeszélése volt az új törvényről.
My uncle and aunt had a stormy marriage for many years.
There was a stormy debate about the plan in class.
The talk with my boss was stormy, and we both shouted.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes try to say *"angry relationship"* or *"hard relationship"*. **Stormy relationship** or **rocky relationship** are the more natural phrases. Also, do not use **stormy** for small, polite disagreements; it suggests loud or strong conflict.
Meaning
full of anger and arguments
Collocations
stormy relationship
|stormy marriage
|stormy debate
|stormy meeting
|stormy session
|stormy discussion
Synonyms
turbulent (Very similar but slightly more formal; can also describe general situations, not just people arguing.)
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rocky (Informal; focuses on a relationship having many problems, not always loud arguments.)
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tempestuous (More literary and dramatic; suggests very intense, passionate conflict.)
Antonyms
stable (Describes a relationship or situation that does not change much and has few serious conflicts.)
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harmonious (Stresses peace and agreement between people, without serious fights or tension.)
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peaceful (General opposite, emphasizing quiet and lack of conflict or anger.)
Themes
emotions
|relationships
|politics
|communication
Definition
Describes a relationship, talk, or meeting where people often argue and feel very angry.
Describing a relationship, meeting, discussion, or event that includes a lot of anger, shouting, or conflict.
B2
3
Usage pattern:
a stormy [childhood/past/period/history]
He spoke openly about his stormy childhood and his parents’ constant fights.
Nyíltan beszélt zaklatott gyermekkoráról és szülei állandó veszekedéseiről.
The country went through a stormy period after the revolution.
Az ország viharos időszakon ment keresztül a forradalom után.
Her stormy career included public scandals and sudden resignations.
The company’s stormy history has made investors nervous.
Their relationship had a stormy past, but it’s much calmer now.
Learner examples
He had a stormy childhood with many family problems.
Zaklatott gyermekkora volt, sok családi problémával.
The 1990s were a stormy period for the country.
A kilencvenes évek viharos időszakot jelentettek az ország számára.
She wrote a book about her stormy past.
The band went through a stormy time before they became famous.
It was a stormy year at work, with many big changes.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse *difficult* or *hard* and miss the emotional force of **stormy**, which suggests repeated conflict or strong emotional ups and downs, not just one or two problems.
Meaning
troubled or turbulent period
Collocations
stormy childhood
|stormy youth
|stormy past
|stormy period
|stormy career
|stormy history
Synonyms
troubled (Focuses on problems or difficulties; less dramatic and emotional than *stormy*.)
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turbulent (Very close in meaning; often used for historical periods or careers with many changes and conflicts.)
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chaotic (Emphasizes disorder and confusion rather than emotional struggle.)
Antonyms
quiet (Describes a time with little drama or conflict.)
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uneventful (Suggests that nothing important or dramatic happened during that time.)
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peaceful (Stresses a lack of conflict or trouble during the period.)
Themes
history
|life
|emotions
|time
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Describes a time in someone’s life, or in history, with many big problems and strong emotions.
Describing a time, phase, or history marked by serious trouble, rapid changes, or strong emotional upheavals.
C1
4
lobbanékony
B2
indulatos
B2
Usage pattern:
a stormy [personality/temperament/mood]
His stormy temperament made it hard for colleagues to work with him.
Lobbanékony természete miatt a kollégái nehezen tudtak vele dolgozni.
She came home in a stormy mood and slammed the door.
Indulatosan jött haza, és becsapta az ajtót.
The composer was known for his stormy personality and dramatic outbursts.
Their stormy teen years were full of shouting and slammed doors.
A stormy artist, she poured her intense emotions into her paintings.
Learner examples
He has a stormy personality and gets angry quickly.
Lobbanékony természetű, és hamar dühbe gurul.
My sister was a stormy teenager and often shouted at our parents.
A lánytestvérem indulatos kamasz volt, és gyakran kiabált a szüleinkkel.
The boss is in a stormy mood today, so be careful.
Her stormy temperament sometimes scares her friends.
After the call, he became very stormy and upset.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use **stormy** only for weather and forget it can describe people and moods. They may also confuse **stormy** with **moody**: **moody** means the mood changes often, but not always in strong or angry ways; **stormy** suggests more intense, dramatic emotion.
Meaning
having a volatile temperament
Collocations
stormy personality
|stormy temperament
|stormy mood
|stormy artist
|stormy teenager
Synonyms
volatile (More formal; stresses quick and unpredictable changes in mood or behavior.)
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hot-tempered (Focuses on becoming angry very quickly; often slightly informal.)
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fiery (Suggests strong, passionate emotion; can be positive or negative.)
Antonyms
calm (General opposite; describes someone who does not get easily upset or excited.)
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even-tempered (Stresses being steady and not having big mood swings.)
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placid (More literary; suggests very calm, not easily disturbed or made angry.)
Themes
emotions
|personality
|relationships
Definition
Describes a person who quickly becomes very angry or emotional, or a mood that is very angry or upset.
Describing a person or mood that is intense and easily moved to anger or strong emotion, often in sudden changes.
C1
LITERARY
5
viharos
B2
Usage pattern:
stormy [applause/ovation/reception]
The speaker’s final remark was met with stormy applause.
A szónok utolsó megjegyzését viharos taps fogadta.
The team received a stormy reception from their fans after winning the championship.
A bajnoki cím megnyerése után viharos fogadtatásban részesült a csapat a szurkolóktól.
The actor came back onstage to acknowledge the stormy ovation.
Learner examples
The singer got stormy applause at the end of the show.
Az énekes az előadás végén viharos tapsot kapott.
The team heard stormy cheering from the crowd.
A csapat viharos éljenzést hallott a tömegből.
The politician received stormy applause after the speech.
Common mistake:
Learners more often say **big** or **very loud** for applause. **Stormy applause** is mostly written or formal style; in speech, **huge applause** or **loud applause** is more common.
Meaning
very loud, intense reaction
Collocations
stormy applause
|stormy ovation
|stormy reception
Synonyms
thunderous (Common for applause; strongly suggests very loud noise, like thunder.)
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deafening (Focuses on extreme loudness, sometimes to the point of discomfort.)
Antonyms
polite (Describes weak or minimal applause given out of social duty, not strong feeling.)
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scattered (Suggests only a few people clap or react, the opposite of a big, united reaction.)
Themes
arts
|public_life
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Definition
Describes clapping, shouting, or another reaction that is very loud and strong.
Describing applause, cheering, or a public reaction that is extremely loud, forceful, and energetic.
Grammar
Dictionary form
stormy
IPA
GB/stˈɔɹmi/
US/stˈɔɹmi/
Syllables & stress
stormy (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (stormy)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: stormy
- Comparative: stormier
- Superlative: stormiest
Word family
Expressions
stormy debate
1/stˈɔɹmi dɪbˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
angry, heated debate
A debate where people strongly disagree and often speak in angry or loud voices.
Examples
- Parliament held a stormy debate over the new tax law.
- The meeting turned into a stormy debate about company policy.
stormy marriage
1/stˈɔɹmi mˈɛɹɪd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
marriage with many arguments
A marriage where the partners often fight and have many serious problems.
Examples
- Her parents’ stormy marriage affected the whole family.
- After years of a stormy marriage, they finally decided to separate.
stormy night
1/stˈɔɹmi nˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
night with a storm
A night when there is a storm outside, with strong wind and usually rain or thunder.
Examples
- It was a dark, stormy night, and the streets were empty.
- We couldn’t sleep on that stormy night because of the thunder.
stormy relationship
1/stˈɔɹmi ɹilˈeɪʃənʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
relationship full of conflict
A relationship where people often have big arguments and strong negative feelings.
Examples
- They had a stormy relationship for years before finally breaking up.
- The film tells the story of a stormy relationship between two artists.
stormy seas
1/stˈɔɹmi sˈiz/
fixed phrase
sea with storms and big waves
The sea when there is a storm, with very strong wind and big waves.
Examples
- The sailors battled stormy seas for two days.
- Ferries were cancelled because of stormy seas in the channel.
stormy weather
1/stˈɔɹmi wˈɛðɚ/
fixed phrase
weather with storms
Weather with a storm, with strong wind and usually heavy rain or thunder.
Examples
- The forecast says we’re in for stormy weather this weekend.
- Pilots are trained to avoid flying in stormy weather.