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Tempestuous: meaning, definitions and examples

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tempestuous

 

[ tษ›mหˆpษ›stjuษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather

characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotions; very stormy

Synonyms

fiery, passionate, stormy, turbulent, volatile

Examples of usage

  • The tempestuous sea tossed the boat around like a toy.
  • Her tempestuous relationship with her ex-boyfriend finally came to an end.
  • The tempestuous weather forced the cancellation of the outdoor event.
  • The tempestuous wind howled through the night.
  • The tempestuous political climate led to protests in the streets.

Translations

Translations of the word "tempestuous" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tempestuoso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เค—เฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช stรผrmisch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbadai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑัƒั€ั…ะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ burzliwy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅตใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tempรฉtueux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tempestuoso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑrtฤฑnalฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฒฉ๋ ฌํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุตู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bouล™livรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bรบrlivรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‹‚ๆšด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nevihten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stormasamt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐัƒั‹ะปะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒซแƒ•แƒ˜แƒœแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tufanlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tempestuoso

Etymology

The word 'tempestuous' originates from the Latin word 'tempestuosus', meaning 'stormy, tempestuous'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe both literal storms and figurative tumultuous situations. The term is often associated with strong emotions and turbulent weather conditions, capturing the essence of a powerful and uncontrollable force.

See also: tempestuousness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,327, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.