tempestuous

adjective tem·pes·tu·ous \tem-ˈpes-chə-wəs, -ˈpesh-\

: affected by a tempest

: full of strong emotions (such as anger or excitement)

Full Definition of TEMPESTUOUS

: of, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent, stormy <tempestuous weather> <a tempestuous relationship>

— tem·pes·tu·ous·ly adverb

— tem·pes·tu·ous·ness noun

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Middle English, from Late Latin tempestuosus, from Old Latin tempestus season, weather, storm, from tempus

First Known Use: 15th century

Synonyms: bang-bang, blood-and-guts, convulsive, cyclonic, explosive, ferocious, fierce, furious, hammer-and-tongs, hot, knock-down, drag-out (or knock-down-and-drag-out), paroxysmal, rabid, rough, stormy, violent, tumultuous, turbulent, volcanic

TEMPESTUOUS Defined for Kids

adjective tem·pes·tu·ous \tem-ˈpes-chə-wəs\

: very stormy

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