Tumultuously: meaning, definitions and examples
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tumultuously
[ tjuːˈmʌl.tjʊ.əs.li ]
manner of action
Tumultuously refers to the manner in which an action is carried out in a noisy, chaotic, or disorderly way. It often describes situations filled with disturbance or confusion, both physically and emotionally.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The crowd cheered tumultuously at the concert.
- They debated tumultuously over the controversial topic.
- The waves crashed tumultuously against the shore.
Translations
Translations of the word "tumultuously" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tumultuosamente
🇮🇳 उथल-पुथल से
🇩🇪 tumultartig
🇮🇩 dengan keributan
🇺🇦 бурхливо
🇵🇱 tumultualnie
🇯🇵 混乱して
🇫🇷 tumultueusement
🇪🇸 tumultuosamente
🇹🇷 telaş içinde
🇰🇷 혼란스럽게
🇸🇦 بشكل مضطرب
🇨🇿 bouřlivě
🇸🇰 búrlivo
🇨🇳 动荡地
🇸🇮 tumulutno
🇮🇸 óreiðulega
🇰🇿 дабылдықпен
🇬🇪 ხალხმრავლად
🇦🇿 təlaşla
🇲🇽 tumultuosamente
Etymology
The word 'tumultuously' is derived from the Latin word 'tumultuosus', meaning 'noisy' or 'tumultuous', which itself comes from 'tumultus', meaning 'disorder' or 'disturbance'. The prefix 'tum-' relates to 'to swell' or 'to agitate'. The word evolved through Middle English and has retained its connotation of chaos and uproar throughout its linguistic journey. It began to be used in the English language around the late Middle Ages, often used to describe violent or boisterous behavior in public riots, large gatherings, or emotional outbursts. The term is commonly employed in literature to evoke a sense of disturbance or passionate uproar in various contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,094 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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