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Stormily: meaning, definitions and examples

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stormily

 

[ ˈstɔːrmɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of action

Stormily refers to performing an action in a turbulent or violent manner, much like a storm. It often implies a sense of chaos, emotional intensity, or agitation in the way something is done.

Synonyms

angrily, fiercely, turbulently, wildly

Examples of usage

  • She stormily exited the room after the argument.
  • The clouds gathered, and the wind blew stormily across the fields.
  • He spoke stormily, his frustration evident.
  • The ocean crashed stormily against the rocks.

Translations

Translations of the word "stormily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tempestuosamente

🇮🇳 आंधी में

🇩🇪 stürmisch

🇮🇩 dengan badai

🇺🇦 буремно

🇵🇱 burzliwie

🇯🇵 嵐のように

🇫🇷 tempétueusement

🇪🇸 tormentosamente

🇹🇷 fırtınalı bir şekilde

🇰🇷 폭풍처럼

🇸🇦 عاصفًا

🇨🇿 bouřlivě

🇸🇰 búrlivo

🇨🇳 暴风雨般地

🇸🇮 nevihtno

🇮🇸 ófriðarslegur

🇰🇿 дауылды

🇬🇪 ქარიშხლურად

🇦🇿 fırtınalı şəkildə

🇲🇽 tempestuosamente

Etymology

The word 'stormily' comes from the root word 'storm', which is derived from the Old English word 'styrm', meaning a tumult or uproar. The adverbial form is created by adding the suffix '-ly', indicating the manner in which an action is performed. The concept of a 'storm' has metaphoric significance in literature and everyday speech, often representing conflict, turbulence, or emotional unrest. As languages evolved, 'stormily' began to be used in the 19th century to describe actions not just limited to weather but also to emotional states or behaviors characterized by conflict or agitation. This transition reflects a broader linguistic trend where physical phenomena, like storms, are used to convey human experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,155, 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.