Definition

Describing a situation or event that is noisy, chaotic, or full of confusion and disorder.

Example

The tumultuous crowd cheered loudly as the band took the stage.

Conversation

Did you see the news about the concert last night?

Yeah, it was pretty tumultuous with all the fans going wild.

I heard they had to stop the show because of it.

Right? It just shows how excited everyone was.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tumultuous → It is formed from "tumultus" (from Latin, meaning uproar or commotion) and the suffix "-ous" (meaning full of). The word "tumultuous" describes a state that is full of uproar or disorder.

Memory Tip

Think of a situation that is full of uproar or chaos — that's what tumultuous means.

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