Definition

In a way that is noisy, chaotic, or full of confusion and disorder.

Example

The crowd cheered tumultuously as the team scored the winning goal.

Conversation

Did you hear how the concert ended last night?

Yeah, it ended tumultuously with everyone cheering for an encore!

I can imagine! The energy must have been incredible.

Absolutely! It was one of those nights you never forget.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tumultuously → It is formed from "tumultus" (from Latin, meaning uproar or disturbance) and the suffix "-ously" (meaning in a manner characterized by). The word "tumultuously" describes an action done in a manner characterized by uproar or disturbance.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word 'tumultus' which means uproar, and remember that 'tumultuously' describes something done in a noisy or chaotic way.

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