storm cloud

Dark rain bringer

A storm cloud is a dark, dense cloud formation that produces or threatens rain, thunder, or other severe weather.

Figuratively, storm clouds signal approaching trouble or conflict: Storm clouds are gathering over the economy.

The singular often appears as an adjective: a storm-cloud gray.

meteorological

thunderhead

Tall storm-producing cloud

cumulonimbusTowering storm-producing cloud
nimbusLuminous disk or raincloud
darkeningGrowing less bright

billowing · towering · anvil · updraft · squall · downpour · deluge · cloudburst · precipitation · lightning

ominous

foreboding

Fearful anticipation of harm

menacingConveying threat or danger
loomingAppearing threateningly close
threateningExpressing intent to harm

brooding · portentous · sinister · gathering · imminent · darkening · brewing · approaching · omen · portent

emotional

dread

Intense anticipatory fear

apprehensionNervous anticipation of trouble
anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
uneaseMild persistent worry

tension · worry · gloom · mood · temper · anger · trouble · conflict · turmoil · discord

Categories

cloud shapespuff, wisp, billow, cumulus, cirrus
atmospheric formationfog, mist, haze, smog, thunderhead
Thunderstormslightning, thunder, lightning strike, thunderclap, lightning flash
cumulus cloudscumulus, cumulonimbus, cotton ball clouds
anger expressionssee red, seeing red, lose your temper, blow a fuse, blow a gasket
omensomens, omen, portent, portents, signs

Opposites

weather conditions

storm cloudclear sky

Atmosphere without clouds

blue sky · sunshine · clear skies · fair weather · sunny skies

metaphorical outlook

storm cloudsilver lining

Consolation within misfortune

ray of hope · good omen · bright spot · beacon of hope · light at the end of the tunnel

Family

storm, cloud, stormy, storming, snowstorm, rainstorm, storms, thunderstorm, stormed

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