tempestuous
adjective
Characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion; stormy; very windy.
Etymology
From Late Latin tempestuosus, from Latin tempestas "weather, storm, season," from tempus "time, season."
Examples in Use
- 1.
"Their tempestuous relationship finally ended."
- 2.
"The tempestuous sea tossed the small boat about."
- 3.
"Shakespeare wrote The Tempest during a tempestuous period."
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Fun Fact
Shakespeare's "The Tempest" (1611) is believed to be his last solo play. The story of Prospero and a magical storm reflects themes of power, forgiveness, and art that Shakespeare explored throughout his career.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 11 letters (T, E, M, P, E, S, T, U, O, U, S)
Scrabble Value: 15 points
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