Squalliest: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ช๏ธ
squalliest
[ หskwษหliest ]
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:
๐ต๐น tempestuoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคงเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช stรผrmisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ badai
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑััะตะฒัะนะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ burzowy
๐ฏ๐ต ๅตใฎ
๐ซ๐ท orageux
๐ช๐ธ tempestuoso
๐น๐ท fฤฑrtฤฑnalฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํญํ์ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงุตู
๐จ๐ฟ bouลlivรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ bรบrlivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆด้ฃ้จ็
๐ธ๐ฎ nevihten
๐ฎ๐ธ stormasamt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะฐััะปะดัะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qasฤฑrฤalฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.