Turbulent

Pronunciation: /ˈtɜːr.byə.lənt/

Definitions of turbulent

adjective characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm

Example Sentences

A1 The plane hit some turbulent air during the flight.

A2 The river became turbulent after the heavy rainstorm.

B1 The company faced turbulent times due to changes in the market.

B2 The political situation in the country has been turbulent for months.

C1 The artist's life was marked by turbulent relationships and emotional highs and lows.

C2 The turbulent history of the region has left a lasting impact on its people.

Examples of turbulent in a Sentence

formal The company faced turbulent times during the economic recession.

informal The road trip was pretty turbulent with all the construction and detours.

slang The party last night was so turbulent, I can't believe we all made it home in one piece.

figurative Her emotions were turbulent, like a storm brewing inside her.

Grammatical Forms of turbulent

• past tense: turbulently
• plural: turbulents
• comparative: more turbulent
• superlative: most turbulent
• present tense: turbulents
• future tense: will be turbulent
• perfect tense: has been turbulent
• continuous tense: is being turbulent
• singular: turbulent
• positive degree: turbulent
• infinitive: to be turbulent
• gerund: turbulently
• participle: turbulently

Origin and Evolution of turbulent

First Known Use: 1565 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'turbulent' originated from the Latin word 'turbulentus', which means 'full of commotion or disorder'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'turbulent' has retained its original meaning of being chaotic or disorderly, but it has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe anything characterized by unrest or instability.