Squalliest: meaning, definitions and examples

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squalliest

 

[ หˆskwษ‘หliest ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather condition

The term 'squalliest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'squally'. It is used to describe weather conditions characterized by sudden and violent gusts of wind, especially when occurring in conjunction with rain or storms. Squalliest usually depicts the most extreme level of squall conditions, often associated with rough seas or turbulent weather patterns. This term is primarily used in meteorological contexts to emphasize intensity.

Synonyms

stormiest, tempestuous, windy.

Examples of usage

  • The squalliest afternoon caught sailors off guard.
  • Meteorologists warned of the squalliest weather approach.
  • The storm produced the squalliest winds we've experienced all year.

Translations

Translations of the word "squalliest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tempestuoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เค‚เคงเฅ€ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stรผrmisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ badai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒั€ะตะฒั–ะนะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ burzowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅตใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท orageux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tempestuoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑrtฤฑnalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํญํ’์šฐ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุตู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bouล™livรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bรบrlivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆšด้ฃŽ้›จ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nevihten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stormasamt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐัƒั‹ะปะดั‹ะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qasฤฑrฤŸalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tempestuoso

Etymology

The word 'squall' originates from the late Middle English term 'squalle', which meant to make a loud noise or to cry out. Its roots can be traced back to the Old Norse word 'skvaldr', meaning a sudden gust of wind. The transition from 'squalle' to 'squall' solidified in maritime language, particularly among sailors who often encountered sudden and violent weather changes at sea. The addition of the superlative suffix '-iest' denotes the degree, indicating the most extreme form of squally weather. This evolution of the term reflects the significant impact of weather on maritime activities and the importance of precise terminology in navigation and forecasting.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,877, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.