TEMPESTUOUS Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

tempestuous

adjective

tem-ˈpes-chə-wəs

as in violent

marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity order was restored to the court after the judge put a stop to the defendant's tempestuous outburst

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as in turbulent

marked by sudden or violent disturbance in terms of social change, the 1960s are generally considered the most tempestuous decade in recent American history

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as in rough

marked by turmoil or disturbance especially of natural elements we spent a tempestuous night stranded on the summit of the mountain

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as in bleak

marked by wet and windy conditions stay indoors this weekend as the weather promises to be tempestuous

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Recent Examples of tempestuous The shift in hosts follows an extra tempestuous year between the president and comedian hosts of late-night shows like Myers, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, who have also previously hosted the dinner. —

Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2026 The weather up there can be tempestuous in the winter, so the property’s operators aim to store energy during peak daylight hours to reduce their overall reliance on fuel during their busiest times. —

Laura Dannen Redman, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026 Memorable moments have included tasting Aquitaine caviar in Bordeaux, making cheese in Alsace, and going on a tempestuous boat ride off the coast of Brittany with chef Alain DuCasse. —

Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026 Also, stars in this frenzied state aren’t terribly stable; the fusion rate can be tempestuous, and the star undergoes incredibly violent paroxysms. —

Phil Plait, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tempestuous

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When Ahmed suggested that this was a bad idea, since Denise was the one who had been violent, Denise began cursing at him.

— Yudhijit Bhattacharjee, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Some people argue that enforcement becomes necessary when encampments grow large or long-term, especially when safety concerns, sanitation issues, or violent incidents arise.

— Shianne LeClaire, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2026