Tempest

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛmpɪst/

Definitions of tempest

noun a tumultuous or uproar

Example Sentences

A1 The tempest scared the little girl.

A2 The sailors had to navigate through the tempest to reach shore.

B1 The tempest caused damage to the crops in the fields.

B2 The tempestuous relationship between the two countries led to a declaration of war.

C1 The tempest of emotions within her made it difficult to make a rational decision.

C2 The tempest of controversy surrounding the new policy divided the nation.

Examples of tempest in a Sentence

formal The ship was caught in the midst of a violent tempest, with waves crashing against its hull.

informal I heard there's a big tempest coming our way, better batten down the hatches!

slang That party last night was a total tempest, everyone was having a blast!

figurative Her emotions were like a tempest, raging inside her with no sign of calming down.

Grammatical Forms of tempest

• past tense: tempested
• plural: tempests
• comparative: more tempestuous
• superlative: most tempestuous
• present tense: tempests
• future tense: will tempest
• perfect tense: have tempested
• continuous tense: is tempesting
• singular: tempest
• positive degree: tempestuous
• infinitive: to tempest
• gerund: tempesting
• participle: tempested

Origin and Evolution of tempest

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tempest' originated from the Latin word 'tempestas' which means 'season, weather, storm'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'tempest' evolved to specifically refer to a violent windstorm, often accompanied by rain, snow, or hail. It is commonly used in literature and poetry to evoke a sense of chaos and turmoil.