tempestuous meaning
UK US /ˌtɛmˈpɛstʃuəs/ 4 syllables
tempestuous (adjective): characterized by violent emotions or behavior.
tempestuous has 2 meanings in this dictionary.
tempestuous as an adjective
- characterized by violent emotions or behavior
- a stormy argument
- a stormy marriage
Synonyms: stormy
Similar: unpeaceful
Related forms: tempestuousness, tempest
- (of the elements) as if showing violent anger
- angry clouds on the horizon
- furious winds
- the raging sea
Synonyms: angry, furious, raging, wild
Similar: stormy
Related forms: tempestuousness, tempest
How to pronounce tempestuous
tempestuous is pronounced /ˌtɛmˈpɛstʃuəs/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in US · 11-letter words
More about tempestuous on Wikipedia.