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   tempestuous

   /tɛmˈpɛstʃʊəs/

   adjective

   • 1. characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion: "he had a reckless and tempestuous streak" Similar turbulentstormytumultuousviolentwildlivelyheatedexplosiveuncontrolledunrestrainedfeverishhystericalfreneticfrenziedfranticemotionalpassionateintenseimpassionedfierytemperamentalvolatileexcitablemercurialcapriciousunpredictableerratichot-temperedquick-temperedOpposite peacefulplacidcalm
   • 2. very stormy: "a tempestuous wind" Similar stormyblusterysquallywildturbulentwindygustyblowyrainythunderyroughchoppyangrydirtyfoulnastyinclementhowlingroaringragingfuriousrare:boisterousturbulentstormytumultuousviolentwildlivelyheatedexplosiveuncontrolledunrestrainedfeverishhystericalfreneticfrenziedfranticOpposite calmfinepeaceful

   Word Origin late Middle English: from late Latin tempestuosus, from Latin tempestas (see tempest).

   Derivatives

   • 1. tempestuously adverb
   • 2. tempestuousness noun

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

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   TEMPESTUOUS definition: 1. If something such as a relationship or time is tempestuous, it is full of strong emotions: 2…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of TEMPESTUOUS is of, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent, stormy. How to use tempestuous in a sentence. Did you know?

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tempestuousTempestuous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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   A tempest is a storm, so you can use the adjective tempestuous to describe anything stormy or volatile — from a tempestuous hurricane to a tempestuous romance.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTEMPESTUOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] If you describe a relationship or a situation as tempestuous, you mean that very strong and intense emotions, especially anger, are involved. For years, the couple's tempestuous relationship made the headlines. ...his brilliant but tempestuous career in British racing.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › tempestuoustempestuous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › tempestuousTempestuous - definition of tempestuous by The Free Dictionary

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   Define tempestuous. tempestuous synonyms, tempestuous pronunciation, tempestuous translation, English dictionary definition of tempestuous. adj. 1. Characterized by violent emotions or actions; tumultuous: a tempestuous relationship. 2. Of, relating to, or resembling a tempest: tempestuous...

8. www.oed.com › dictionary › tempestuous_adjtempestuous, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Forms. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the adjective tempestuous mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective tempestuous. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status.