tumultuous

[tuhmuhl-choo-uhs]

tumultuous Definition

  • 1full of tumult or riotousness; marked by disturbance and uproar
  • 2raising a great clatter and commotion; disorderly or noisy

Using tumultuous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tumultuous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The country has experienced a tumultuous political history.

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    The couple had a tumultuous relationship, always fighting and making up.

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    The stock market has been tumultuous in recent months.

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    The concert was canceled due to the tumultuous weather.

tumultuous Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for tumultuous

Idioms Using tumultuous

  • to endure a difficult and chaotic situation until it passes

    Example

    We just need to ride out the tumultuous storm of this pandemic.

  • a passionate and volatile romantic relationship

    Example

    Their tumultuous love affair ended in heartbreak.

  • a time of great upheaval and change

    Example

    The 1960s were a tumultuous period in American history.

Phrases with tumultuous

  • a loud and enthusiastic response from an audience

    Example

    The performer received tumultuous applause after his performance.

  • strong and turbulent feelings, often involving conflict or confusion

    Example

    She experienced tumultuous emotions after the breakup.

  • a rough and stormy body of water

    Example

    The sailors struggled to navigate through the tumultuous sea.

Origins of tumultuous

from Latin 'tumultus', meaning 'uproar'

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Summary: tumultuous in Brief

'Tumultuous' [tuhmuhl-choo-uhs] describes situations that are full of disturbance, uproar, and chaos. It can refer to anything from a noisy crowd to a stormy sea, as well as emotional states like 'tumultuous emotions.' The term is often used in phrases like 'ride out the tumultuous storm,' which means to endure a difficult situation, or 'a tumultuous love affair,' referring to a passionate but volatile romantic relationship.

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