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restless sky

[/ˈrɛstləs skaɪ/]
noun phrasepl: restless skies
céu inquieto
1. A sky that appears turbulent, unsettled, or in constant motion, often characterized by moving clouds, changing weather, or atmospheric disturbance
The restless sky warned of an approaching storm.
O céu inquieto advertiu sobre a aproximação de uma tempestade.
2. A poetic or literary description of a sky that conveys a sense of unease, uncertainty, or dramatic change
Under the restless sky, the travelers hurried onward.
Sob o céu inquieto, os viajantes apressaram-se para frente.
Synonyms
turbulent skyunsettled skyagitated skyroiling skystormy sky
Antonyms
calm skyclear skypeaceful skyserene sky

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
céu inquieto
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
céu agitado
Common alternative in São Paulo region
Rio de Janeiro
céu revoltoso
Colloquial variant in Rio de Janeiro
Portugal
céu inquieto
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

under the restless sky
restless sky hangs over
when the sky grows restless
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