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stormiest

 

[ ˈstɔːrmiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather condition

Stormiest is the superlative form of the adjective 'stormy,' which describes conditions characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, or severe weather disturbances. It indicates the most extreme or severe state of stormy weather that can occur in a particular area or during a specific time frame. This term can describe various phenomena, including thunderstorms, hurricanes, and blizzards. It emphasizes the intensity and severity of the storm, often causing concern for safety and societal impacts.

Synonyms

tempestuous, turbulent, wild

Examples of usage

  • The stormiest night of the year brought widespread flooding.
  • Meteorologists predicted the stormiest conditions ever recorded in the region.
  • It was the stormiest day they had seen in decades.

Translations

Translations of the word "stormiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tempestuoso

🇮🇳 बदली

🇩🇪 stürmisch

🇮🇩 paling badai

🇺🇦 штормовий

🇵🇱 najbardziej burzowy

🇯🇵 最も嵐の

🇫🇷 le plus orageux

🇪🇸 más tormentoso

🇹🇷 en fırtınalı

🇰🇷 가장 폭풍우 같은

🇸🇦 الأكثر عاصفة

🇨🇿 nejbouřlivější

🇸🇰 najbúrlivejší

🇨🇳 最暴风雨的

🇸🇮 najbolj nevihtno

🇮🇸 stormaður

🇰🇿 ең дауылды

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ქარიშხლიანი

🇦🇿 ən qasırğalı

🇲🇽 más tormentoso

Etymology

The word 'stormy' comes from the Middle English term 'stormy,' which itself is derived from the Old English 'storm,' meaning a tumult or disturbance in the atmosphere. The root of the word can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *stormō, which referred to a violent wind. As language evolved, 'stormy' began to take on broader meanings, encompassing not only turbulent atmospheric conditions but also metaphorical uses to describe chaotic situations in social contexts. The superlative form, 'stormiest,' indicates the highest degree of such turbulence, often used in meteorological discussions and literature to evoke vivid imagery of severe weather phenomena.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,854, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.