Tempestuous Meaning in English

word

US

ˌtɛmˈpɛstʃuəs

tem-PES-choo-uhs

UK

tɛmpˈɛstʃuːəs

tem-PES-choo-uhs

Definition

Describes something full of strong emotions or violent activity, like a stormy relationship or wild weather.

Usage & Nuances

Formal and literary; used for emotional situations ('tempestuous romance'), for actual storms, or any chaotic situation. Not common in everyday speech—more likely in writing or dramatic contexts. Do not confuse with 'temporary' (short-term).

• Spanish: tempestuoso - turbulento
• Portuguese (BR): tempestuoso - turbulento
• Portuguese (PT): tempestuoso - turbulento
• Chinese (Simplified): 剧烈的 - 狂暴的
• Chinese (Traditional): 劇烈的 - 狂暴的
• Hindi: तूफ़ानी - अशांत
• Arabic: عاصف - هائج
• Bengali: ঝঞ্ঝাবিক্ষুব্ধ - উচ্ছ্বল (আবেগপূর্ণ)
• Russian: бурный - страстный
• Japanese: 激しい - 荒れ狂う
• Vietnamese: dữ dội - đầy sóng gió
• Korean: 격렬한 - 폭풍 같은
• Turkish: fırtınalı - çalkantılı
• Urdu: طوفانی - پُرجوش (جذباتی)
• Indonesian: bergejolak - penuh gejolak

Example Sentences

They had a tempestuous marriage, full of arguments.

basic

The sea was tempestuous during the storm.

basic

Her tempestuous emotions surprised everyone at the party.

basic

That band became famous for their tempestuous backstage fights.

natural

The politician's tempestuous speech divided the audience.

natural

Their tempestuous friendship was exhausting but exciting.

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