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stormy

stormy

Meaning of stormy

with storms

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British English/ˈstɔːmi/
American English/ˈstɔrmi/
Russian transcription[ʂtormɐˈvoj]
stormy
stormy - штормовой
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stormy with Russian translation

stormy usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы отменили пикник, потому что по прогнозу весь день будет штормовой ветер.

We cancelled the picnic because the forecast said it would be stormy all afternoon.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Капитан предупредил всех оставаться внизу, когда надвигался штормовой ветер.

The captain warned everyone to stay below deck when stormy weather moved in.

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stormy belongs to the topic "Types of Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

stormyштормовой
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

stormy synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between stormy / gale-force / windy / rough / tempestuous / blustery

🇬🇧English
stormy

Primary word: refers to weather characterized by a storm (heavy wind, rain, waves).

B1Very Often

The coastline was stormy all night, with high waves and heavy rain.

Побережье было штормовым всю ночь: высокие волны и сильный дождь.

G
🇬🇧English
gale-force

Specifies wind strength at gale levels — directly indicates storm-strength winds.

B2Often

Gale-force winds were expected to hit the northern coast tonight.

Ожидались штормовые порывы ветра на северном побережье этой ночью.

🇬🇧English

Emphasizes wind presence; not necessarily a storm (can be mild or strong).

B1Very Often

It was very windy on the hill, so we postponed the picnic.

На холме было очень ветрено, поэтому мы отложили пикник.

🇬🇧English

Denotes uneven or choppy conditions (especially at sea); broader than just storms.

B1Often

The ferry crossed a rough channel with high swells.

Паром пересёк бурное (неровное) пролив с большими валами.

T
🇬🇧English
tempestuous

Literary/stronger term; used for violent storms or for passionate, turbulent emotions/relations.

B2Rarely

They endured a tempestuous night at sea, and later a tempestuous affair in their lives.

Они пережили штормовую (бурную) ночь в море, а затем — бурные отношения в жизни.

B
🇬🇧English
blustery

Describes gusty, noisy wind; implies blustering winds rather than full storms.

B2Often

A blustery morning made walking along the promenade unpleasant.

Порывистый ветер утром сделал прогулку по набережной неприятной.

S
🇬🇧English
squally

Meteorological/maritime: involves sudden, short-lived gusts or squalls; more specific than 'stormy'.

B2Rarely

The forecast warned of squally showers and sudden gusts near the coast.

Прогноз предупреждал о шквальных ливнях и резких порывах ветра у побережья.

T
🇬🇧English
turbulent

Highlights chaotic, violent movement; used for seas, air travel (turbulence), and figuratively for unrest.

B2Often

The plane hit a turbulent patch of air during the stormy weather.

Самолёт попал в турбулентный участок воздуха во время штормовой погоды.

T
🇬🇧English
thunderous

Relates to thunder or loud, booming sounds; often describes thunder during a storm rather than wind.

B2Often

A thunderous sky announced the approach of another storm.

Громовое небо предвещало приближение ещё одной грозы.

V
🇬🇧English
violent

General term for very strong, destructive forces; used for storms but also for actions or behaviour.

B1Often

They sheltered from a violent storm that uprooted trees and broke windows.

Они укрылись от разрушительной бури, которая вырвала деревья с корнем и разбила окна.

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How to pronounce stormy and what this word means

stormy translation: штормовой. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce stormy

/ˈstɔːmi/

stormy translation

штормовой

stormy examples

We cancelled the picnic because the forecast said it would be stormy all afternoon.

stormy transcription

/ˈstɔːmi/, /ˈstɔrmi/

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stormy meaning: what does it mean?

with storms

stormy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

stormy is pronounced as /ˈstɔːmi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

stormy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We cancelled the picnic because the forecast said it would be stormy all afternoon. Translation: Мы отменили пикник, потому что по прогнозу весь день будет штормовой ветер.

Is stormy part of Types of Weather vocabulary?

Yes, stormy (штормовой) can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is stormy part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, stormy (штормовой) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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