Tumultuous: meaning, definitions and examples

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tumultuous

 

[ tʌˈmʌltʃuəs ]

Context #1

describing a situation

making a loud, confused noise; uproarious

Synonyms

boisterous, chaotic, disorderly, noisy, rowdy

Examples of usage

  • The tumultuous crowd gathered outside the courthouse.
  • The tumultuous protest could be heard from miles away.
  • The tumultuous storm caused widespread damage.
  • The tumultuous music filled the room with energy.
  • The tumultuous relationship finally came to an end.

Translations

Translations of the word "tumultuous" in other languages:

🇵🇹 tumultuoso

🇮🇳 उथल-पुथल

🇩🇪 stürmisch

🇮🇩 gaduh

🇺🇦 бурхливий

🇵🇱 burzliwy

🇯🇵 騒々しい

🇫🇷 tumultueux

🇪🇸 tumultuoso

🇹🇷 çalkantılı

🇰🇷 소란스러운

🇸🇦 عاصف

🇨🇿 bouřlivý

🇸🇰 búrlivý

🇨🇳 动荡的

🇸🇮 razburkan

🇮🇸 ómótsæll

🇰🇿 дауылды

🇬🇪 ქაოტური

🇦🇿 tufanlı

🇲🇽 tumultuoso

Word origin

The word 'tumultuous' originated from the Latin word 'tumultuosus', which means 'full of noise or disturbance'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe noisy, chaotic, or uproarious situations.