Stormy - translation, pronunciation and examples
stormy
with storms
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When to use stormy
Мы отменили пикник, потому что по прогнозу весь день будет штормовой ветер.
Капитан предупредил всех оставаться внизу, когда надвигался штормовой ветер.
stormy usage examples
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.
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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Primary word: refers to weather characterized by a storm (heavy wind, rain, waves).
Specifies wind strength at gale levels — directly indicates storm-strength winds.
Emphasizes wind presence; not necessarily a storm (can be mild or strong).
Denotes uneven or choppy conditions (especially at sea); broader than just storms.
Literary/stronger term; used for violent storms or for passionate, turbulent emotions/relations.
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stormy synonyms
What's the difference between stormy / gale-force / windy / rough / tempestuous / blustery
Primary word: refers to weather characterized by a storm (heavy wind, rain, waves).
The coastline was stormy all night, with high waves and heavy rain.
Побережье было штормовым всю ночь: высокие волны и сильный дождь.
Specifies wind strength at gale levels — directly indicates storm-strength winds.
Gale-force winds were expected to hit the northern coast tonight.
Ожидались штормовые порывы ветра на северном побережье этой ночью.
Emphasizes wind presence; not necessarily a storm (can be mild or strong).
It was very windy on the hill, so we postponed the picnic.
На холме было очень ветрено, поэтому мы отложили пикник.
Denotes uneven or choppy conditions (especially at sea); broader than just storms.
The ferry crossed a rough channel with high swells.
Паром пересёк бурное (неровное) пролив с большими валами.
Literary/stronger term; used for violent storms or for passionate, turbulent emotions/relations.
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.
Describes gusty, noisy wind; implies blustering winds rather than full storms.
A blustery morning made walking along the promenade unpleasant.
Порывистый ветер утром сделал прогулку по набережной неприятной.
Meteorological/maritime: involves sudden, short-lived gusts or squalls; more specific than 'stormy'.
The forecast warned of squally showers and sudden gusts near the coast.
Прогноз предупреждал о шквальных ливнях и резких порывах ветра у побережья.
Highlights chaotic, violent movement; used for seas, air travel (turbulence), and figuratively for unrest.
The plane hit a turbulent patch of air during the stormy weather.
Самолёт попал в турбулентный участок воздуха во время штормовой погоды.
Relates to thunder or loud, booming sounds; often describes thunder during a storm rather than wind.
A thunderous sky announced the approach of another storm.
Громовое небо предвещало приближение ещё одной грозы.
General term for very strong, destructive forces; used for storms but also for actions or behaviour.
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?
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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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