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   tumultuous

   /tjʊˈmʌltjʊəs/

   adjective

   • 1. making an uproar or loud, confused noise: "tumultuous applause" Similar louddeafeningthunderousthunderingear-shatteringear-splittingear-piercinguproariousnoisyclamorousvociferousOpposite soft
   • ▪ excited, confused, or disorderly: "a tumultuous crowd" Similar tempestuousstormyturbulentin turmoilpassionateintenseexplosiveviolentvolatilefull of upheavalsfull of ups and downsroller-coasterexcitinghecticchaoticconfuseddisorderlyunrulyrowdyuncontrolledout of controlunrestrainedturbulentboisterousexcitedagitatedrestlessin turmoilwildriotoushystericalfrenziedinformal:rumbustiousOpposite peacefuluneventfulorderly

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Old French tumultuous or Latin tumultuosus, from tumultus (see tumult).

   Derivatives

   • 1. tumultuously adverb
   • 2. tumultuousness noun

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTUMULTUOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   very loud, or full of confusion, change, or uncertainty: The former president appeared to tumultuous applause and a standing ovation. After the tumultuous events of 1990, Europe was completely transformed. Synonyms. riotous. troubled. turbulent. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Noise & noisy. abuzz. bang something out. barky.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tumultuousTumultuous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TUMULTUOUS is marked by tumult : loud, excited, and emotional. How to use tumultuous in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTUMULTUOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   very loud, or full of confusion, change, or uncertainty: The former president appeared to tumultuous applause and a standing ovation. After the tumultuous events of 1990, Europe was completely transformed. Synonyms. riotous. troubled. turbulent. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Noise & noisy. abuzz. bang something out. barky.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tumultuousTumultuous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   The adjective tumultuous means disruptive, troubled, or disorderly — like the tumultuous state of an unruly classroom after the teacher has stepped out for a few minutes.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTUMULTUOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A tumultuous reaction to something is very noisy, because the people involved are very happy or excited. A tumultuous welcome from a 2,000 strong crowd greeted the champion. Delegates greeted the news with tumultuous applause.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › tumultuousTUMULTUOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Tumultuous definition: full of tumult or riotousness; marked by disturbance and uproar. See examples of TUMULTUOUS used in a sentence.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › tumultuoustumultuous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of tumultuous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.