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tempestuous

/temˈpes.tʃu.əs/

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adjective

C2formalcommon/temˈpes.tʃu.əs/

Describes something characterized by strong and turbulent emotion or violent, stormy conditions.

ruОписывает что-то, характеризующееся сильными и бурными эмоциями или бурными, штормовыми условиями.esDescribe algo caracterizado por emociones fuertes y turbulentas, o por condiciones tormentosas y agitadas.frDécrit quelque chose de caractérisé par des émotions fortes et agitées, ou par des conditions orageuses et violentes.deBeschreibt etwas, das von starken, aufgewühlten Emotionen oder von stürmischen, ungestümen Verhältnissen geprägt ist.ptDescreve algo caracterizado por emoções fortes e violentas ou por condições climáticas tempestuosas e agitadas.zh形容情绪、气氛等强烈而狂暴,或天气、海洋等狂风暴雨、波涛汹涌。arيصف شيئًا يتسم بمشاعر قوية وعنيفة أو بظروف عاصفة وهائجة.

  1. Emotionally turbulent C1 formal

    Characterized by strong, often violent, emotions or unpredictable behavior.

    • Their tempestuous relationship was marked by frequent arguments and passionate reconciliations.
    • The actor was known for his tempestuous personality on set.
    • She had a tempestuous affair that ended dramatically.

    ruБурныйesTurbulento emocionalmentefrTurbulent émotionnellementdeStürmischptTempestuosozh暴躁的arمضطرب المشاعر

    Synonyms: emotionalexplosivefiercefieryimpassionedpassionatestormyturbulentunpredictablevolatile

    Antonyms: calmcomposedpeacefulserenetranquil

  2. Stormy weather C1 formal

    Relating to or resembling a violent storm; very stormy.

    • The tempestuous sea made sailing impossible.
    • Tempestuous winds battered the coast all night.
    • The sky grew dark and tempestuous before the hurricane arrived.

    ruШтормовойesTormentosofrTempétueux (relatif à une tempête)deStürmischptTempestuosozh狂风暴雨的arعاصف

    Synonyms: blusterycyclonicgustyragingsquallystormytumultuousturbulentviolentwild

    Antonyms: calmclearfairmildplacidquietserenetranquil

  • more tempestuous comparative form
  • most tempestuous superlative form