STORMY


Meaning of STORMY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ stɔ:(r)mi ]

( stormier, stormiest)

1.

If there is stormy weather, there are strong winds and heavy rain.

It had been a night of stormy weather, with torrential rain and high winds.

≠ calm

ADJ : usu ADJ n

2.

Stormy seas have very large strong waves because there are strong winds.

They make the treacherous journey across stormy seas.

≠ calm

ADJ : usu ADJ n

3.

If you describe a situation as stormy , you mean it involves a lot of angry argument or criticism.

The letter was read at a stormy meeting...

ADJ

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