storminess

/'stɔ:minis/

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Definition:

Storminess is a noun that describes two main ideas: 1. Weather: It refers to the state of being stormy, which means having strong winds, heavy rain, or other severe weather conditions. 2. Emotional State: It can also mean intense emotions, often related to arguments or passionate discussions. For example, when people are very angry or excited, their conversations can be described as stormy.

Usage Instructions:

• Storminess is used as a noun, so you can say things like "the storminess of the weather" or "the storminess of their discussion."
• It can be used in both literal (related to weather) and figurative (related to emotions) contexts.

Examples:

• Weather: "The storminess of the North Atlantic in winter can be very dangerous for ships."
• Emotional: "The storminess of their argument made everyone in the room uncomfortable."

Advanced Usage:

In literature or more formal writing, "storminess" can also describe a turbulent situation or a relationship. For example, "The storminess of their love affair was filled with ups and downs."

Word Variants:

• Stormy (adjective): Describing the weather or emotional state. For example, "It was a stormy night."
• Storm (verb): To move angrily or with force. For example, "He stormed out of the room."

Different Meanings:

1. Weather Context: Referring to actual storms, such as rainstorms or thunderstorms.
2. Emotional Context: Referring to heated discussions or passionate feelings.

Synonyms:

• For weather: turbulence, tempestuousness.
• For emotions: volatility, fervor, intensity.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Ride out the storm": To endure a difficult situation until it improves.
• "Calm before the storm": A period of peace before a situation becomes chaotic.

Summary:

"Storminess" captures both the idea of wild, unpredictable weather and intense emotions in discussions. You can use it in different contexts to describe physical storms or emotionally charged situations.

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Noun

1. violent passion in speech or action
   • frightened by the storminess of their argument
2. the state of being stormy
   • he dreaded the storminess of the North Atlantic in winter