tumultuous
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In 1976, having come through the tumultuous period of the Vietnam War, Watergate and massive social change, the country seemed to be in the mood to pretend they had all never happened.
From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026
But the aborted diplomatic launch capped an already tumultuous two days that presaged the meeting’s collapse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
In this week’s episode of The Envelope podcast, Rachel Sennott discusses finding the voice of “I Love L.A.” — and finding her footing as series creator — during a tumultuous time in her life.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
The Democrat served four terms, from 1968 to 1984, at a tumultuous time of racial conflict in the city.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
A great cry went up from the people as they saw crashing, tumultuous waters fill the dark hole.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
Vocabulary lists containing tumultuous
The Great Gatsby
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
List 7
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
