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tempestuous
(adjective)
tempestuous
(adjective)
Meaning
characterized by strong and turbulent emotions
Example
"The tempestuous relationship between the two characters added drama to the story."
Synonyms
stormyvolatileagitated
Antonyms
calmpeacefulsettled
More about this word
Word origin
From Latin 'tempestuosus', meaning stormy or raging.
Related word forms
noun: tempest
adverb: tempestuously
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