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tumulta loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtuːmʌlt/

Korean meaning: 시끄럽고 혼란스러운 소음, 특히 많은 사람들이 일으키는 소란

Korean pronunciation: **투**멀트

Example Sentences

  • The cafeteria was in complete tumult when they announced free pizza.
  • The stock market crash created tumult among investors worldwide.
  • Her heart was in tumult as she waited for the exam results.

tumult

NOUN

//ˈtuːmʌlt//

a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people

tumult concept
💡 Concept

Protesters create a tumult of voices during the street rally

tumult rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

In the tumult, they consult the wise - peace is the result.

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtuːmʌlt/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtjuːmʌlt/

🌳Etymology

Roottumult

Origin

From Latin tumultus, meaning 'commotion' or 'disturbance,' derived from tumere meaning 'to swell' or 'to be in turmoil.' The word entered English in the 15th century.

🎵Rhyme

consultresultexultadult
consult
result
exult
adult

🔗Collocations

political tumult
tumult of emotions
amid the tumult
cause tumult
tumult and chaos
social tumult

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The cafeteria was in complete tumult when they announced free pizza.

The stock market crash created tumult among investors worldwide.

Her heart was in tumult as she waited for the exam results.

😄 Fun example

The tumult in the classroom ended abruptly when the principal walked in.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

chaoscommotionuproardisorderpandemonium

Antonyms

calmpeacetranquility

Related

turbulencedisturbanceagitationmayhembedlam

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