What is another word for tempest?

Common synonyms for tempest include storm.

What is the opposite of tempest?

Antonyms of tempest include calm, peace, tranquility, serenity, stillness.

Synonyms for

Tempest

Noun / ˈtempʌst / Another word for tempest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a violent, windy storm

Synonyms & similar words

storm storm gale hurricane cyclone typhoon whirlwind squall tornado twister blast blow windstorm thunderstorm rainstorm fury rage uproar disturbance

Synonyms by register

Formal

storm turmoil upheaval commotion

Informal

blow-up kerfuffle hullabaloo ruckus

Literary

maelstrom tempestuousness furore

Antonyms

calm peace tranquility serenity stillness quiet

Common collocations

a great tempest
a tempest of emotion
a tempest in a teapot
the tempest raged
after the tempest
brave the tempest

Word family

noun tempest

verb tempest

adjective tempestuous

Usage note

While 'tempest' can refer to a literal storm, it is more often used figuratively to describe a violent disturbance or an outburst of strong emotion. 'Tempestuous' is the common adjective form.

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