Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stormy weather

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.44 in modern English

Syllables: stormy weath-er
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

2

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Used to describe a period of troubles and difficulties, especially in terms of relationships.

Uncountable

noun

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: stormy weather.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"But so far the unbounded effrontery of Joseph has pulled him through. However, he has now struck stormy weather, and is likely to have a short and tempestuous passage as Prime Minister."
""Never dreamed you two had struck stormy weather, though - what's the trouble?""
"For if you cannot laugh together, / Look out! You're in for stormy weather."

Usage

Uncountable

Antonyms

plain sailing smooth sailing

Questions

What does stormy weather mean?: Used to describe a period of troubles and difficulties, especially in terms of relationships.

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