tumult
10 synonyms and 5 antonyms for tumult, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Loud, confused noise made by an excited or angry crowd.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use tumult
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a tumult of emotions
political tumult
the tumult died down
Etymology
From Old French tumulte, from Latin tumultus, meaning "commotion" or "uproar."
Full origin of tumult →Frequently asked questions
What does “tumult” mean?
The word “tumult” means loud, confused noise made by an excited or angry crowd. In plain terms, a loud, chaotic disturbance, whether it is a noisy crowd or a churn of feelings inside someone.
How do you pronounce “tumult”?
“Tumult” is pronounced TYOO-muhlt (/ˈtuː.mʌlt/ in IPA).
How do you use “tumult” in a sentence?
Here is “tumult” used in a sentence: “The tumult in the stadium grew as the final whistle approached.”
What is another word for “tumult”?
Words with a similar meaning to “tumult” include uproar, ruckus and hurly-burly.
What part of speech is “tumult”?
“Tumult” is a noun.
Where does the word “tumult” come from?
The word “tumult” comes from Latin. From Old French tumulte, from Latin tumultus, meaning "commotion" or "uproar.".
How many meanings does “tumult” have?
“Tumult” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: loud, confused noise made by an excited or angry crowd.
