Storminess: meaning, definitions and examples

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storminess

 

[ ˈstɔːmɪnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

weather

The quality or state of being stormy; turbulent or violent weather conditions characterized by strong winds, heavy rain, thunder, and lightning.

Synonyms

roughness, tempestuousness, turbulence, violence

Examples of usage

  • The storminess of the weather forced the cancellation of the outdoor event.
  • Despite the storminess, the sailors decided to brave the rough seas.
  • The forecast predicted increased storminess in the region over the next few days.

Translations

Translations of the word "storminess" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tempestuosidade

🇮🇳 तूफ़ान की स्थिति

🇩🇪 Stürmigkeit

🇮🇩 keganasan badai

🇺🇦 штормовість

🇵🇱 burzliwość

🇯🇵 嵐の激しさ

🇫🇷 tempétuosité

🇪🇸 tormentosidad

🇹🇷 fırtınalılık

🇰🇷 폭풍우

🇸🇦 عاصفية

🇨🇿 bouřlivost

🇸🇰 búrlivosť

🇨🇳 暴风雨

🇸🇮 nevihtnost

🇮🇸 stormasemi

🇰🇿 дауылдылық

🇬🇪 ქარიშხლიანობა

🇦🇿 fırtınalıq

🇲🇽 tormentosidad

Etymology

The word 'storminess' originated from the Middle English word 'stormy', which came from the Old English 'stormig'. The term has been used to describe turbulent weather conditions since the 14th century. Storminess is a common occurrence in regions prone to severe weather patterns, such as coastal areas and tropical climates.

See also: storm, storming, stormy.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,220, 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.