tumultuous — making a loud, confused noise; uproarious; very excited, confused, or disorderly
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: making a loud, confused noise; uproarious; very excited, confused, or disorderly
Pronunciation (IPA): /tuˈmʌltʃuəs/
Korean meaning: 시끄럽고 혼란스러운; 격동의, 격렬한, 소란스러운
Korean pronunciation: 투**멀**추어스
Example Sentences
- My teenage years were tumultuous - basically a soap opera with acne and homework.
- The stock market had a tumultuous week following the economic announcement.
- Their tumultuous marriage lasted three years and produced five reality TV shows.
tumultuous
ADJECTIVE//tuˈmʌltʃuəs//
making a loud, confused noise; uproarious; very excited, confused, or disorderly
Students create a tumultuous cafeteria scene with flying food everywhere
The credulous masses make the populous square tumultuous!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'tumultus' meaning 'commotion' or 'uproar', derived from the root 'tumere' meaning 'to swell' or 'to be in turmoil'. The suffix '-ous' was added to form the adjective.
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📝Examples
“My teenage years were tumultuous - basically a soap opera with acne and homework.”
“The stock market had a tumultuous week following the economic announcement.”
“Their tumultuous marriage lasted three years and produced five reality TV shows.”
“The tumultuous political climate has left many citizens feeling uncertain about the future.”
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