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storm·y / ˈstôrmē/ • adj. (storm·i·er, storm·i·est) (of weather) characterized by strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow: a dark and stormy night. ∎  (of the sea or sky) having large waves or dark clouds because of windy or rainy conditions: gray and stormy skies. ∎  full of angry or violent outbursts of feeling: a long and stormy debate a stormy relationship.DERIVATIVES: storm·i·ly / -məlē/ adv.storm·i·ness n.

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