Definitions

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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After a tumultuous week, CBS News took a major step in stopping the bleeding at “60 Minutes.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

The two-time champion and world number one has endured a tumultuous third Premier League campaign with on-stage arguments and boos from the thousands in attendance.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Here are the key moments from her tumultuous tenure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Once more, we are at the tumultuous intersection of greed and hope.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Milo bore the tumultuous celebration with benevolent grace.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

Vocabulary lists containing tumultuous

The Great Gatsby

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"The Story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin

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