Tumultuous
/tuːˈmʌltʃuəs/adjective
Full of confusion, movement, or excitement.
The political situation was tumultuous during the election.
Often appears as...
- tumultuous applause
- tumultuous situation
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Tumultuous often implies overwhelming feelings, usually excitement or confusion.
The team's victory led to a tumultuous celebration in the city.
Pro Tip 2/3Intense Activity
It suggests a scene full of intense, chaotic activity or movement.
She entered the tumultuous marketplace, buzzing with haggling buyers and sellers.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Negative
'Tumultuous' can be positive, like a lively party, or negative, like a riot.
The carnival was a tumultuous explosion of music and dancing.
Compare with
agitatechaoticdisorderrestlessstormyturbulent
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