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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

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTEMPESTUOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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?

4. 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.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTEMPESTUOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

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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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtempestuous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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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.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › tempestuousTempestuous - definition of tempestuous by The Free Dictionary

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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.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › tempestuous_adjtempestuous, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the adjective tempestuous mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective tempestuous. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.

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    Tempestuous definition: Characterized by violent emotions or actions; tumultuous.

11. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › tempestuousTempestuous - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Etymology

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    Dictionary definition of tempestuous. Strong and often violent emotions, actions, or behavior. "She had a tempestuous relationship with her husband." Detailed meaning of tempestuous. It can be used to describe a person who is prone to sudden and intense outbursts of anger, passion, or excitement.