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tempestuousvery stormy; violent and turbulent in feeling or behavior

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: very stormy; violent and turbulent in feeling or behavior

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈtempestʃuəs/

Korean meaning: 폭풍우가 치는; 격렬하고 격동적인

Korean pronunciation: **템**페스추어스

Example Sentences

  • After their tempestuous breakup, they couldn't even order pizza without arguing about toppings.
  • The tempestuous stock market made investors feel like they were on an emotional roller coaster.
  • Her tempestuous personality meant that office meetings were never boring, but always exhausting.

tempestuous

ADJECTIVE

//ˈtempestʃuəs//

very stormy; violent and turbulent in feeling or behavior

tempestuous concept
💡 Concept

a fisherman grips the boat's wheel with both hands as massive waves crash over the deck. His hair and clothes whip wildly in the howling wind while he struggles to maintain control. The boat tilts at a dangerous angle as another enormous wave builds up behind it. Water sprays everywhere as the vessel rocks violently from side to side. His crew member holds onto the mast for dear life as lightning flashes in the dark sky above. The churning sea tosses their small boat like a toy while rain pelts down in diagonal sheets. very stormy and violently turbulent conditions

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈtempestʃuəs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtempestʃuəs/

🌳Etymology

Roottempest
Suffix--uous

Origin

From Latin 'tempestas' meaning storm or tempest. Ancient Romans used this word to describe violent weather at sea, which later expanded to describe turbulent emotions and relationships.

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🎵Rhyme

pestuousincestuous
pestuous
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After their tempestuous breakup, they couldn't even order pizza without arguing about toppings.

The tempestuous stock market made investors feel like they were on an emotional roller coaster.

😄 Fun example

Her tempestuous personality meant that office meetings were never boring, but always exhausting.

The captain navigated through tempestuous waters with the skill of a seasoned sailor.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

stormyturbulentvolatiletumultuouspassionate

Antonyms

calmpeacefulserene

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