tumultuous
full of tumult or riotousness; marked by disturbance and uproar: a tumultuous celebration.
raising a great clatter and commotion; disorderly or noisy: a tumultuous crowd of students.
highly agitated, as the mind or emotions; distraught; turbulent.
Origin of tumultuous
1Other words for tumultuous
Opposites for tumultuous
Other words from tumultuous
- tu·mul·tu·ous·ly, adverb
- tu·mul·tu·ous·ness, noun
- non·tu·mul·tu·ous, adjective
- non·tu·mul·tu·ous·ly, adverb
- non·tu·mul·tu·ous·ness, noun
- un·tu·mul·tu·ous, adjective
- un·tu·mul·tu·ous·ly, adverb
- un·tu·mul·tu·ous·ness, noun
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How to use tumultuous in a sentence
It seems to signal the waning stages of a tumultuous ride, in which retail investors on Reddit boosted the stock, trying to squeeze short-sellers who were betting against the company.
Three reasons why the GameStop saga couldn’t have unfolded outside the US | Samanth Subramanian | February 5, 2021 | QuartzTully’s tumultuous childhood leaves her in constant search of love and approval while Kate’s shy demeanor holds her back from going after what she really wants.
What to Know About the Book Behind Netflix’s Firefly Lane | Annabel Gutterman | February 3, 2021 | TimeThroughout a tumultuous 2020 and early 2021, brands have paused, tweaked and even blocked social media advertising in response to the crises.
‘Consumers expect brands to act’: Why defining voice and values has become crucial for marketers amid crises | Kimeko McCoy | January 25, 2021 | DigidayLike other gig companies, Airbnb has had a tumultuous relationship with government officials.
Airbnb is canceling reservations in DC during inauguration week | Michelle Cheng | January 13, 2021 | QuartzWashington released Haskins, ending the 2019 first-round draft pick’s brief and tumultuous tenure.
Washington football timeline: From Ron Rivera hiring to playoff exit | Sam Fortier | January 12, 2021 | Washington Post
William Marshal was born in 1147, and his life was tumultuous from the beginning.
England’s Greatest Knight Puts ‘Game of Thrones’ to Shame | William O’Connor | December 9, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTExploring the pangs of this tumultuous relationship is what most attracted Kent to this project.
‘The Babadook’ Is the Best (and Most Sincere) Horror Movie of the Year | Samuel Fragoso | November 30, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd by 1918 there had been a tumultuous upheaval of the four dynasties that dominated East and Central Europe.
Ferdinand Cheval was born the son of peasants in the tumultuous, newly democratic France.
The Postman Who Built a Palace in France…by Hand | Nina Strochlic | November 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe decision to cease operations at the multi-site church is the culmination of a tumultuous year.
Megachurch Mars Hill To close Doors: What Does the Future Hold Now? | Warren Throckmorton | November 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTo describe the joy, the intense and tumultuous delight of that moment, were beyond the power of words.
Upon its tumultuous volume they swept forward, side by side… striking out wildly.
The Wave | Algernon BlackwoodEthel's mind was in too irritated and tumultuous a state for her to derive her usual solace from Cube Root.
The Daisy Chain | Charlotte YongeEvery moment the mob increased in density, and with difficulty the coaches wormed their way through the tumultuous gatherings.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. AbbottBut the majority were occupied with the terrible fate of Henrietta, or were watching the tumultuous crowd outside.
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British Dictionary definitions for tumultuous
/ (tjuːˈmʌltjʊəs) /
uproarious, riotous, or turbulent: a tumultuous welcome
greatly agitated, confused, or disturbed: a tumultuous dream
making a loud or unruly disturbance: tumultuous insurgents
Derived forms of tumultuous
- tumultuously, adverb
- tumultuousness, noun
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