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   tempestuous

   /tɛmˈpɛstʃʊəs/

   adjective

   • 1. characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion: "he had a reckless and tempestuous streak" Similar turbulentstormytumultuousviolentwildlivelyheatedexplosiveuncontrolledunrestrainedfeverishhystericalfreneticfrenziedfranticemotionalpassionateintenseimpassionedfierytemperamentalvolatileexcitablemercurialcapriciousunpredictableerratichot-temperedquick-temperedOpposite peacefulplacidcalm
   • 2. very stormy: "a tempestuous wind" Similar stormyblusterysquallywildturbulentwindygustyblowyrainythunderyroughchoppyangrydirtyfoulnastyinclementhowlingroaringragingfuriousrare:boisterousturbulentstormytumultuousviolentwildlivelyheatedexplosiveuncontrolledunrestrainedfeverishhystericalfreneticfrenziedfranticOpposite calmfinepeaceful

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin tempestuosus, from Latin tempestas (see tempest).

   Derivatives

   • 1. tempestuously adverb
   • 2. tempestuousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 15

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   TEMPESTUOUS definition: 1. If something such as a relationship or time is tempestuous, it is full of strong emotions: 2…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of TEMPESTUOUS is of, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent, stormy. How to use tempestuous in a sentence. Did you know?

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   Tempestuous definition: characterized by or subject to tempests. See examples of TEMPESTUOUS used in a sentence.

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   A tempest is a storm, so you can use the adjective tempestuous to describe anything stormy or volatile — from a tempestuous hurricane to a tempestuous romance.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTEMPESTUOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   If you describe a relationship or a situation as tempestuous, you mean that very strong and intense emotions, especially anger, are involved.

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   Define tempestuous. tempestuous synonyms, tempestuous pronunciation, tempestuous translation, English dictionary definition of tempestuous. adj. 1. Characterized by violent emotions or actions; tumultuous: a tempestuous relationship.

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   Definition of tempestuous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Jul 2, 2024 · tempestuous ( comparative more tempestuous, superlative most tempestuous) Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a tempest; also, of a place: frequently experiencing tempests; (very) stormy . Synonyms: (obsolete) breme, nimbose, (rare) procellous. Antonym: untempestuous.

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    tempestuous meaning, definition, what is tempestuous: a tempestuous relationship or period of ...: Learn more.