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Tumultuous

Verb / ˌtu:ˈmʌˌltʃu:ʌs / Another word for tumultuous — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Tumultuous means loud, confused, and disorderly.

Synonyms & similar words

riotous turbulent troubled disruptive chaotic disruptive noisy violent wild uproarious stormy agitated unruly turbulent hectic frenzied boisterous clamorous raucous rowdy uncontrollable unmanageable disordered confused

Example sentences

  1. The storm was so tumultuous that it knocked down trees and power lines.
  2. The crowd became tumultuous after the controversial decision was announced.
  3. The classroom was usually calm, but today it was tumultuous because of a surprise test.
  4. The music festival was a tumultuous affair with loud music and lots of people dancing.
  5. The political rally turned tumultuous when protesters clashed with police.

Quotes

  • The world is always in movement, and we must invent new rules for living in it. - Paul Auster
  • Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like. - Lao Tzu
  • The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. - Alan Watts

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