tumultuous
loud, excited, and emotional, or involving disorder and uproar
Word origin: From Latin tumultus, uproar or commotion.
Tumultuous in a sentence
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The candidate received a tumultuous welcome at the rally, with cheers drowning out her opening words.
The reforms passed during one of the most tumultuous sessions in the assembly's history, amid walkouts and shouting.
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The startup's early growth, impressive as it looked on paper, rested on a blank foundation, for a single lost contract was enough to push the firm to the brink of collapse.
Using “tumultuous” well
Tumultuous describes something loud and excited or marked by disorder and uproar, applied to crowds, eras, or relationships. It is the opposite of calm or tranquil.
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