First Known Use: 1845
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Sturm und Drang
noun \ˌshtu̇rm-u̇nt-ˈdräŋ, ˌstu̇rm-, -ənt-\
Definition of STURM UND DRANG
1
: a late 18th century German literary movement characterized by works containing rousing action and high emotionalism that often deal with the individual's revolt against society
2
: turmoil
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Origin of STURM UND DRANG
German, literally, storm and stress, from Sturm und Drang (1776), drama by Friedrich von Klinger †1831 German novelist and dramatist
Related to STURM UND DRANG
- Synonyms
- disquiet, ferment, fermentation, restiveness, restlessness, unrest, turmoil, uneasiness, unquietness
- Antonyms
- calm, ease, peace, peacefulness, quiet, tranquillity (or tranquility)
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