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Stormier: meaning, definitions and examples

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stormier

 

[ ˈstɔːr.mi.ər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather conditions

Stormier is the comparative form of the adjective 'stormy', which refers to weather characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, or thunderstorms. It describes a situation that is more severe or intense than typical stormy conditions. This term is often used in meteorological contexts to compare varying degrees of storm conditions. For example, a stormier day may feature stronger winds and more tumultuous skies than a typical stormy day.

Synonyms

more blustery, more tempestuous, more turbulent

Examples of usage

  • The forecast predicts stormier weather tomorrow.
  • Our flight was delayed due to a stormier night ahead.
  • Hiking during stormier conditions can be dangerous.

Translations

Translations of the word "stormier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tempestuoso

🇮🇳 आंधी वाला

🇩🇪 stürmischer

🇮🇩 lebih badai

🇺🇦 буршливіший

🇵🇱 burzliwszy

🇯🇵 嵐が強い

🇫🇷 plus orageux

🇪🇸 más tormentoso

🇹🇷 daha fırtınalı

🇰🇷 더 폭풍우치는

🇸🇦 أكثر عاصفة

🇨🇿 bouřlivější

🇸🇰 búrlivejší

🇨🇳 更暴风雨

🇸🇮 bolj nevihtno

🇮🇸 stormuðari

🇰🇿 аспандырақ

🇬🇪 მაღალი ქარიშხალი

🇦🇿 daha fırtınalı

🇲🇽 más tormentoso

Word origin

The word 'stormy' comes from the Old English term 'stormig', which is derived from 'storm', meaning a violent disturbance of the atmosphere. The term has its roots in Germanic languages, with cognates found in Old Norse 'stormr' and Middle Dutch 'storm'. The suffix '-ier' is added to form the comparative degree, indicating a greater intensity or degree when describing weather conditions. Over the centuries, 'stormy' has evolved to encompass not only meteorological phenomena but also metaphorical usages, describing tumultuous situations in various contexts, such as relationships and political environments. The word reflects the unpredictable and often chaotic nature of storms, which has been a subject of human fascination and fear throughout history. As people learned to forecast weather patterns, the terms associated with storm conditions became increasingly precise, leading to the comparative form 'stormier' being used as a descriptor in modern language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,815, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.