This meaning shows when something is very loud and messy. Many sounds or actions happen at the same time, making it hard to think or hear clearly.
The crowd made a tumultuous noise.
The night was full of tumultuous sounds.
Used to describe situations or feelings that are very emotional and full of excitement or difficulty. There is often a sense of confusion or strong feelings mixed together.
They had a tumultuous love story.
His speech got a tumultuous reaction.
This meaning is used for times or events with political, social, or public problems. Things change quickly and there is a lot of confusion or fighting.
The country faced a tumultuous period.
A tumultuous time followed the election.
Used to describe natural things like water or wind that move with great power and noise. It shows the strong and wild movement of nature.
The tumultuous ocean hit the rocks.
We heard the tumultuous wind outside.
This meaning talks about groups of people or events that are loud and full of movement or excitement. It says the event is not calm or quiet.
The school assembly was tumultuous.
Their party became tumultuous quickly.
This meaning shows when a sound or voice changes loudly and quickly. It is full of energy and can be hard to follow.
His tumultuous voice filled the room.
The tumultuous applause was long.
