Tumultuous: meaning, definitions and examples
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tumultuous
[ tสหmสltสuษs ]
describing a situation
making a loud, confused noise; uproarious
Synonyms
boisterous, chaotic, disorderly, noisy, rowdy.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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tumultuous |
Use this word to describe situations that are filled with a lot of emotion or significant change. It can be positive or negative, often associated with instability.
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noisy |
This word is used to describe sounds that are loud and possibly disturbing.
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chaotic |
This word describes situations that are extremely disorganized and confusing, often implying a complete lack of control.
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disorderly |
Use this word for situations that lack order or organization and can suggest a slight negative connotation.
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boisterous |
This word is suitable for describing people or situations that are lively and noisy in a cheerful way.
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rowdy |
This term is ideal for describing loud and unruly behavior, often implying a lack of discipline which can be seen as negative.
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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:
๐ต๐น tumultuoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฅเคฒ-เคชเฅเคฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช stรผrmisch
๐ฎ๐ฉ gaduh
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑััั ะปะธะฒะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ burzliwy
๐ฏ๐ต ้จใ ใใ
๐ซ๐ท tumultueux
๐ช๐ธ tumultuoso
๐น๐ท รงalkantฤฑlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋์ค๋ฌ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงุตู
๐จ๐ฟ bouลlivรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ bรบrlivรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅจ่ก็
๐ธ๐ฎ razburkan
๐ฎ๐ธ รณmรณtsรฆll
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะฐััะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแแขแฃแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ tufanlฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ tumultuoso
Etymology
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.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,857, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 16857 tumultuous
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- 16859 deceiving
- 16860 dispensary
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