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   Tem·pes·tu·ous

   /temˈpesCH(əw)əs/

   

   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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   Definitions of tempestuous. adjective. characterized by violent emotions or behavior. synonyms: stormy. unpeaceful. not peaceful. adjective. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger. synonyms: angry, furious, raging, wild. stormy. (especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion. Cite this entry. Style: MLA.

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   6 days ago · tempestuous. (tempestʃuəs ) 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. 2. Of, relating to, or resembling a tempest: tempestuous...

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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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   From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Nature tem‧pes‧tu‧ous /temˈpestʃuəs/ adjective 1 a tempestuous relationship or period of time involves a lot of difficulty and strong emotions a tempestuous marriage 2 literary a tempestuous sea or wind is very rough and violent SYN stormy Examples from the Corpus tempestuous • The ...

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   Definitions of 'tempestuous' If you describe a relationship or a situation as tempestuous, you mean that very strong and intense emotions, especially anger, are involved. [...] More. Pronunciations of 'tempestuous' American English: tɛmpɛstʃuəs British English: tempestʃuəs. More. Synonyms of 'tempestuous'

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   Mar 1, 2024 · Adjective [ edit] tempestuous ( comparative more tempestuous, superlative most tempestuous) Of, or resembling, a tempest; stormy, tumultuous . Synonyms: blustery, windy. Derived terms [ edit] tempestuously. tempestuousness. tempestuosity. Translations [ edit] ± of or resembling a tempest — see also stormy. Categories: