Meaning
cyclone
- a violent tropical storm
- something or someone very energetic and overwhelming
In a sentence
Il ciclone ha colpito la costa ieri notte.
The cyclone hit the coast last night.
Hai visto le notizie sul ciclone?
Did you see the news about the cyclone?
Per fortuna il ciclone non è arrivato qui.
Luckily the cyclone did not arrive here.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ciclone | masculine · singular |
| cicloni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Main meaning is the weather event.
- Also figurative for a very lively person or situation.
- Plural: cicloni.