tempestuous
adjective
characterized by or subject to tempests.
tempestuousness
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a word derived from
tempestuous.
Example Sentences
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Spain's Jon Rahm, who is known for his own tempestuousness and was heavily backed to perform well this week, also had a day to forget.
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
It didn't reduce the size or tempestuousness of the waves, but it allowed me to ride them out as long as I kept my footing.
From Salon ● Jun. 5, 2021
Brown’s tempestuousness ultimately prompted his longtime agent, Drew Rosenhaus, to walk away from a client who earned $77.5 million during his career.
From New York Times ● Apr. 21, 2021
Whether that has had an effect or not, the postseason has been relatively quiet in terms of tempestuousness over the officiating.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 25, 2016
Amid the darkness, and tempestuousness, and growing perils of these latter ages, she should be a Pharos-tower, giving light and life to tempted man.
From The Young Maiden by A. B. (Artemas Bowers) Muzzey
