tempestuous

• Décrit quelque chose de caractérisé par des émotions fortes et agitées, ou par des conditions orageuses et violentes.

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

1. Emotionally turbulentC1formal

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

   Turbulent émotionnellement

   • 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.

   Synonymesemotionalexplosivefiercefieryimpassionedpassionatestormyturbulentunpredictablevolatile

   Antonymescalmcomposedpeacefulserenetranquil

2. Stormy weatherC1formal

   Relating to or resembling a violent storm; very stormy.

   Tempétueux (relatif à une tempête)

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

   Synonymesblusterycyclonicgustyragingsquallystormytumultuousturbulentviolentwild

   Antonymescalmclearfairmildplacidquietserenetranquil