Tempestuous

Pronunciation: /tɛmˈpɛstʃuəs/

Definitions of tempestuous

adjective characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotions

Example Sentences

A1 The tempestuous weather made it difficult to go outside.

A2 Their tempestuous argument could be heard from across the room.

B1 The tempestuous relationship between the two countries led to a trade war.

B2 The tempestuous ocean waves crashed against the rocky shore.

C1 The tempestuous political climate made it challenging to pass new legislation.

C2 His tempestuous personality often caused conflicts with his colleagues.

Examples of tempestuous in a Sentence

formal The tempestuous weather caused delays in the flight schedule.

informal Their tempestuous relationship was the talk of the town.

slang I can't believe how tempestuous the party got last night!

figurative His tempestuous emotions were like a storm brewing inside him.

Grammatical Forms of tempestuous

• past tense: tempestuoused
• plural: tempestuouses
• comparative: more tempestuous
• superlative: most tempestuous
• present tense: tempestuouses
• future tense: will be tempestuous
• perfect tense: have been tempestuous
• continuous tense: is being tempestuous
• singular: tempestuous
• positive degree: tempestuous
• infinitive: to be tempestuous
• gerund: tempestuousing
• participle: tempestuoused

Origin and Evolution of tempestuous

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tempestuous' originated from the Latin word 'tempestuosus', which is derived from 'tempestas' meaning 'storm'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'tempestuous' has retained its original meaning of turbulent or stormy, but has also come to be used metaphorically to describe passionate or tumultuous emotions or situations.