Squally
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈskwɔːli/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Squally is an adjective meaning Characterized by squalls, or sudden violent bursts of wind; gusty.
Meaning
Characterized by squalls, or sudden violent bursts of wind; gusty.
More Meanings
- Producing or characteristic of loud wails.
- (UK, obsolete) Having unproductive wet spots due to poor drainage.
- (weaving, of cloth) Not equally good throughout; not uniform; uneven; faulty.
Example Sentences
Something whimpered in the room—high and squally.
Feb. 9. 1820.[…]The night was rather squally and cloudy, with occasional showers.
On the eighth of February the winds grew ſtrong and ſqually, accompanied with rain and a north-weſt ſwell;[…].
Within three days, having sailed into increasingly squally winds but still with extremely high temperatures, Arndell found himself kept busy with renewed bouts of seasickness.
Word Forms
- squallier
- squalliest
Synonyms for squally
Depending on context, synonyms include squallish, unquiet, squalling, stormy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include stormy, squalling, unquiet, squallish, gusty, drafty.
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