tempestuous

Meanings

• adjective

  Marked by or given to a turbulent and violent storm.

  - "The tempestuous sea was a menacing sight."
  - "The tempestuous weather made it impossible to fly."
  - "His tempestuous moods made it difficult to be around him."

• adjective

  Fiercely passionate and emotional.

  - "Her tempestuous love for him knew no bounds."
  - "His tempestuous anger was a sight to behold."
  - "The tempestuous relationship between the two stars was a topic of much interest."

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Synonyms

blustery , stormy , tumultuous , windy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tempestuous
chaotic , hysteric , pathetic , dramatic

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Variants

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tempestuous , tempestuously , tempestuousness , tempestuousnesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'tempestas' meaning 'a season, a time' + the suffix '-ous' denoting 'full of'.

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Trivia

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1. The term tempestuous was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. Tempestuous is an antonym of tranquil.

3. In meteorology, a tempestuous weather pattern is characterized by frequent and intense storms.

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Related Concepts

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1. Stormy: Related concept, synonym of tempestuous, meaning marked by or causing a storm.

2. Passionate: Related concept, synonym of tempestuous, meaning having or showing strong and barely controllable emotions.

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Culture

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Tempestuous is often used to describe both violent storms and fiercely emotional people. In literature, tempestuous is a common descriptor for passionate characters, such as Lady Macbeth from Shakespeare's Macbeth.

How to Memorize "tempestuous"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a turbulent sea or a stormy sky to remember the meaning of tempestuous.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word tempestuous with the image of a passionate, emotional person or a stormy weather event.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tempestuous is full of tempests' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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