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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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   Jun 5, 2012 · 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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   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.

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

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

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   adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe a relationship or a situation as tempestuous, you mean that very strong and intense emotions, especially anger, are involved. For years, the couple's tempestuous relationship made the headlines. ...his brilliant but tempestuous career in British racing.

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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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   Mar 1, 2024 · tempestuous (comparative more tempestuous, superlative most tempestuous) Of, or resembling, a tempest; stormy, tumultuous. Synonyms: blustery, windy

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

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    A complete guide to the word "TEMPESTUOUS": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.