storminess

Definitions of storminess
  1. noun
    the state of being stormy
    “he dreaded the storminess of the North Atlantic in winter”
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    boisterousness
    a turbulent and stormy state of the sea
    breeziness, windiness
    a mildly windy state of the air
    tempestuousness
    a state of wild storminess
    choppiness, rough water, roughness
    used of the sea during inclement or stormy weather
    type of:
    bad weather, inclemency, inclementness
    weather unsuitable for outdoor activities
  2. noun
    violent passion in speech or action
    “frightened by the storminess of their argument”
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    passion, passionateness
    a strong feeling or emotion
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