Define tem·pes·tu·ous

 tem·pes·tu·ous

/temˈpesCH(o͞o)əs/

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adjective

1. 1.

   characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion.

   "he had a reckless and tempestuous streak"

   Similar:

   turbulent

   stormy

   tumultuous

   violent

   wild

   lively

   heated

   explosive

   uncontrolled

   unrestrained

   feverish

   hysterical

   frenetic

   frenzied

   frantic

   emotional

   passionate

   intense

   impassioned

   fiery

   temperamental

   volatile

   excitable

   mercurial

   capricious

   unpredictable

   erratic

   hot-tempered

   quick-tempered

   Opposite:

   peaceful

   placid

   calm
2. 2.

   very stormy.

   "a tempestuous wind"

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