stormy
gb/stˈɔɹmi/ us/stˈɔɹmi/
B1
Inglés
~ 6100
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adjective
B1
property
1
with storms, wind, and rain
Describes weather with a storm, with strong wind and usually heavy rain, thunder, or snow.
Patrón de uso:
stormy [weather/sky/sea/night]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocaciones
stormy weather
|stormy night
|stormy seas
|stormy sky
|stormy conditions
|stormy afternoon
Temas
nature
|weather
|travel
Ejemplos
- The ferry was delayed because of the stormy weather in the channel.
- We drove home under a dark, stormy sky.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The weather is stormy today, with strong wind and rain.
- We stayed inside on the stormy night.
- 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.
adjective
B2
property
2
full of anger and arguments
Describes a relationship, talk, or meeting where people often argue and feel very angry.
Patrón de uso:
a stormy [relationship/marriage/debate/meeting]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocaciones
stormy relationship
|stormy marriage
|stormy debate
|stormy meeting
|stormy session
|stormy discussion
Temas
emotions
|relationships
|politics
|communication
Ejemplos
- They had a stormy relationship, breaking up and getting back together several times.
- The city council’s stormy meeting lasted past midnight as members shouted over each other.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- They have a stormy relationship and argue a lot.
- The two leaders had a stormy meeting about the new law.
- 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.
adjective
B2
property
3
troubled or turbulent period
Describes a time in someone’s life, or in history, with many big problems and strong emotions.
Patrón de uso:
a stormy [childhood/past/period/history]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocaciones
stormy childhood
|stormy youth
|stormy past
|stormy period
|stormy career
|stormy history
Temas
history
|life
|emotions
|time
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He spoke openly about his stormy childhood and his parents’ constant fights.
- The country went through a stormy period after the revolution.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He had a stormy childhood with many family problems.
- The 1990s were a stormy period for the country.
- 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.
adjective
C1
property
4
having a volatile temperament
Describes a person who quickly becomes very angry or emotional, or a mood that is very angry or upset.
Patrón de uso:
a stormy [personality/temperament/mood]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocaciones
stormy personality
|stormy temperament
|stormy mood
|stormy artist
|stormy teenager
Temas
emotions
|personality
|relationships
Ejemplos
- His stormy temperament made it hard for colleagues to work with him.
- She came home in a stormy mood and slammed the door.
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He has a stormy personality and gets angry quickly.
- My sister was a stormy teenager and often shouted at our parents.
- 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.
adjective
literary
C1
property
5
very loud, intense reaction
Describes clapping, shouting, or another reaction that is very loud and strong.
Patrón de uso:
stormy [applause/ovation/reception]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
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.)
Antónimos
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.)
Colocaciones
stormy applause
|stormy ovation
|stormy reception
Temas
arts
|public_life
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Ejemplos
- The speaker’s final remark was met with stormy applause.
- The team received a stormy reception from their fans after winning the championship.
- The actor came back onstage to acknowledge the stormy ovation.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- The singer got stormy applause at the end of the show.
- The team heard stormy cheering from the crowd.
- The politician received stormy applause after the speech.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
stormy
AFI
GB/stˈɔɹmi/
US/stˈɔɹmi/
Sílabas y acento
stormy (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (stormy)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: stormy
- Comparative: stormier
- Superlative: stormiest
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
stormy debate
1/stˈɔɹmi dɪbˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
angry, heated debate
A debate where people strongly disagree and often speak in angry or loud voices.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- The forecast says we’re in for stormy weather this weekend.
- Pilots are trained to avoid flying in stormy weather.