tumultuous
adjective
Making a loud, confused noise; uproarious; excited, confused, or disorderly; characterized by turmoil.
Etymology
From Latin tumultuosus meaning "full of commotion," from tumultus (commotion, uproar), related to tumere (to swell).
Examples in Use
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"The tumultuous crowd surged toward the stage."
- 2.
"She had a tumultuous childhood but emerged stronger."
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"The stock market experienced a tumultuous week of trading."
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Fun Fact
The French Revolution is often described as tumultuous - the word perfectly captures periods of dramatic upheaval where order gives way to chaos before new structures emerge.
Word Game Tips
Letters: 10 letters (T, U, M, U, L, T, U, O, U, S)
Scrabble Value: 12 points
Tip: The letter pattern in "TUMULTUOUS" appears in many related words.
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