tumultuous

[too-muhl-choo-uhs, tyoo-] / tuˈmʌl tʃu əs, tyu- /

ADJECTIVE

uproarious; boisterous; noisy

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boisterous fierce hectic raucous riotous stormy turbulent violent

WEAK

agitated clamorous disorderly disturbed excited irregular lawless noisy obstreperous passionate raging rambunctious restless rowdy rowdydowdy rumbustious termagant unrestrained unruly uproarious vociferous wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm gentle mild moderate peaceful quiet

WEAK

orderly

Example Sentences

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This has been a tumultuous period for Sheffield Wednesday but all in all, the news today will be welcomed by supporters.

From BBC

Like many other Romanov possessions, it shares the upheaval of Russia's tumultuous history over the last century.

From Barron's

High anxiety is the state of mind among Americans as the holiday shopping season gets under way in what’s been a tumultuous year.

From MarketWatch

High anxiety — that’s the state of mind among Americans as the holiday shopping season gets underway in what’s been a tumultuous year.

From MarketWatch

Throughout his tumultuous career as a head coach in college football and the NFL, Lane Kiffin has proven time and time again that he is the undisputed master of one particular skill.

From The Wall Street Journal

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