Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cyclonic

Adjective
/saɪˈkloʊ.nɪk/
Definition
Relating to or characteristic of a cyclone or a system of winds that rotate around a center of low atmospheric pressure.
Examples
  • The cyclonic storm caused severe flooding in the coastal regions.
  • Forecasters predicted cyclonic conditions that could impact travel plans.
Meaning
Cyclonic describes weather patterns that involve circular, spiraling air movements, often associated with storms and disturbed weather.
Synonyms
  • Rotational
  • Spiral
  • Whirling
  • Vortex