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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tempestuousTempestuous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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?

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › tempestuousTEMPESTUOUS | 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.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tempestuousTempestuous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.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. 2. Of, relating to, or resembling a tempest: tempestuous...

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › tempestuousTEMPESTUOUS 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. For years, the couple's tempestuous relationship made the headlines.

8. en.wiktionary.org › wiki › tempestuoustempestuous - Wiktionary, the free dictionary

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   Jul 2, 2024 · Of, pertaining to, or resembling, a tempest; also, of a place: frequently experiencing tempests; (very) stormy . Synonyms: (obsolete) breme, nimbose, (rare) procellous. Antonym: untempestuous. Coordinate terms: blusterous, blustery, cloudy, gusty, rainy, thundery, windy.