noun
tumult
TYOO-muhlt
Tumult (noun) means Loud, confused noise made by an excited or angry crowd. Example: “The tumult in the stadium grew as the final whistle approached.”
noun
1
Loud, confused noise made by an excited or angry crowd.
"The tumult in the stadium grew as the final whistle approached."
"A tumult broke out in the square when the results were announced."
2
A state of violent mental or emotional agitation.
"Her mind was a tumult of fear and relief after the phone call."
How to use tumult
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA loud, chaotic disturbance, whether it is a noisy crowd or a churn of feelings inside someone.
Common pairings
a tumult of emotions
political tumult
the tumult died down
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Word forms
- Plural
- tumults
- Third person singular
- tumults
- Past tense
- tumulted
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Etymology
From Old French tumulte, from Latin tumultus, meaning "commotion" or "uproar."
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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.
