tumultuary
Americanadjective
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tumultuous; turbulent.
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confused; disorderly; haphazard.
tumultuary habits of studying.
Etymology
Origin of tumultuary
1580–90; < Latin tumultuārius “pertaining to bustle or hurry,” equivalent to tumultu(s) tumult + -ārius -ary ( def. )
Example Sentences
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Petty persecution and tumultuary violence in a thousand forms annoyed them.
From Henry IV, Makers of History by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
We need hardly recall the fact, that the discussions in the Convention were greatly influenced by tumultuary movements out of doors.
From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 426 Volume 17, New Series, February 28, 1852 by William Chambers
On the tumultuary entrance of the Spaniards, however, these suspicions were re-excited.
From The Vale of Cedars by Grace Aguilar
Reviewing the whole tumultuary discussion, he began by answering Kenrick.
From St. Winifred's, or The World of School by H. C. (Harold C.) Earnshaw
But tumultuary as were the shouts with which he was recognized, they were faint in comparison to those which burst forth at sight of the Princess at his side.
From The Vale of Cedars by Grace Aguilar
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