storminess

• Nom désignant l'état ou la qualité de ce qui est marqué par des tempêtes, ou, au sens figuré, par des passions violentes ou une véhémence dans le discours ou les actions.

A noun referring to the state or quality of being characterized by storms, or figuratively, by violent passion or turbulence in speech or action.

indénombrable

1. State of being stormyB2formal

   The condition or quality of being characterized by strong winds, rain, thunder, or other turbulent weather.

   État de tempête

   • The storminess of the sea made sailing dangerous.
   • Meteorologists warned of increased storminess along the coast.
   • The sudden storminess caught the hikers off guard.

   Synonymesblusterinclemencytempestuousnessturbulencewildness

   Antonymescalmnessfairnessmildnessquietnessserenitystillnesstranquility

2. Violent passion in speech or actionC1formal

   A state of intense emotional agitation, anger, or turbulence expressed in words or behavior.

   Emportement

   • The storminess of his argument left the audience stunned.
   • Her speech was marked by a storminess that reflected her deep frustration.
   • The debate descended into storminess as accusations were exchanged.

   Synonymesagitationferocityfuryheatintensitypassiontempestuousnessturbulencevehemenceviolence

   Antonymescalmnesscomposureequanimitypeacefulnessserenity