adj
tumultuous
tyuu-MUHL-tyuu-uhs
Tumultuous (adj) means Loud, chaotic, and full of noisy excitement. Example: “The band walked off stage to tumultuous applause.”
adj
1
Loud, chaotic, and full of noisy excitement.
"The band walked off stage to tumultuous applause."
2
Marked by violent disorder or turbulent change.
"The country went through a tumultuous decade of coups and reforms."
"Their marriage was tumultuous from the very first year."
How to use tumultuous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWildly noisy or chaotic — used for crowds cheering just as often as for stormy periods of upheaval.
Common pairings
tumultuous applause
tumultuous relationship
tumultuous times
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more tumultuous
- Superlative
- most tumultuous
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Etymology
From Latin tumultuosus, "restless" or "turbulent," built on tumultus, the same root behind "tumult."
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What does “tumultuous” mean?
The word “tumultuous” means loud, chaotic, and full of noisy excitement. In plain terms, wildly noisy or chaotic — used for crowds cheering just as often as for stormy periods of upheaval.
How do you pronounce “tumultuous”?
“Tumultuous” is pronounced tyuu-MUHL-tyuu-uhs (/tuˈmʌl.t͡ʃu.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “tumultuous” in a sentence?
Here is “tumultuous” used in a sentence: “The band walked off stage to tumultuous applause.”
What is the opposite of “tumultuous”?
The opposite of “tumultuous” — its antonyms — are untumultuous, quiet and calm.
What part of speech is “tumultuous”?
“Tumultuous” is an adjective.
Where does the word “tumultuous” come from?
The word “tumultuous” comes from Latin. From Latin tumultuosus, "restless" or "turbulent," built on tumultus, the same root behind "tumult.".
How many meanings does “tumultuous” have?
“Tumultuous” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: loud, chaotic, and full of noisy excitement.
