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    tempestuous

    tempestuous - Dictionary definition and meaning for word tempestuous

    Definition
    (adj) characterized by violent emotions or behavior
    Synonyms : stormy
    Example Sentence
    • a stormy argument
    • a stormy marriage
    Definition
    (adj) (of the elements) as if showing violent anger
    Synonyms : angry , furious , raging , wild
    Example Sentence
    • angry clouds on the horizon
    • furious winds
    • the raging sea
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for tempestuous

TEMPESTUOUS can be split as TEMP + PEST + OUS, so how will your TEMPer be if someone keeps PESTering you. It will obviously be VIOLENT.

Tempestuous and Tumultuous have similar sounds and they both refer to turbulence or disorder.

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tempestuous can be related to tempting, if something is very tempting to us, we become violent and agitated to get it...

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