tumultuous
gb/tˌumˈʌlt͡ʃuəs/ us/tˌumˈʌlt͡ʃuəs/
C1
Inglés
~ 9900
viharos, fergeteges, háborgó
C1
1
viharos
B2
Patrón de uso:
a tumultuous [period/event/relationship/life]
Their marriage was tumultuous, marked by constant arguments and reconciliations.
Viharos volt a házasságuk: állandó veszekedések és kibékülések jellemezték.
The country went through a tumultuous decade of protests and political upheaval.
Az ország egy tüntetésekkel és politikai felfordulásokkal teli viharos évtizedet élt át.
She wrote a memoir about her tumultuous childhood, moving between cities and foster homes.
It has been a tumultuous year for the company, with layoffs, lawsuits, and a major rebranding.
His career took off during the tumultuous years following the financial crisis.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
They had a tumultuous relationship and broke up many times.
Viharos kapcsolatuk volt, és sokszor szakítottak.
The last few years have been very tumultuous for our family.
Az elmúlt néhány év nagyon viharos volt a családunk számára.
It was a tumultuous time in the city, with many people marching in the streets.
Her life was tumultuous when she moved from job to job.
The team had a tumultuous season with many problems.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use *tumultuous* to mean simply 'big' or 'important'. It specifically suggests confusion, conflict, or lack of calm. For example, a normal busy but well-organized office is not usually described as 'tumultuous'; 'hectic' or 'busy' are better choices.
Significado
full of disorder and change
Colocaciones
tumultuous relationship
|tumultuous year
|tumultuous times
|tumultuous period
|tumultuous history
|tumultuous life
Sinónimos
turbulent (Often used for periods, relationships, or situations with strong conflict or constant change; very close in meaning and register.)
Antónimos
stable (Describes a period or situation that is steady and not changing or disturbed, the opposite of tumultuous in this sense.)
Temas
emotions
|society
|history
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Full of problems, change, or conflict, and not calm or stable.
Characterized by confusion, disorder, and often intense or sudden change, especially in a period of time, situation, or relationship.
C1
2
viharos
B2
fergeteges
B2
Patrón de uso:
tumultuous [applause/cheers/reception/welcome]
The speaker was greeted with tumultuous applause as she walked onto the stage.
Amikor felment a színpadra, viharos tapssal fogadták.
When the final goal was scored, a tumultuous roar rose from the crowd.
Amikor megszületett a döntő gól, viharos üdvrivalgás tört fel a tömegből.
The band received a tumultuous reception at their first concert in the city.
Her announcement was met with tumultuous cheers and whistles from the audience.
The candidate’s name triggered a tumultuous response from the packed stadium.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The singer got tumultuous applause after the show.
A műsor után az énekes viharos tapsot kapott.
The team heard tumultuous cheers when they won the game.
A csapatot viharos éljenzés fogadta, amikor megnyerték a meccset.
He entered the hall to a tumultuous welcome from his fans.
The crowd made a tumultuous noise when the lights came on.
Her speech ended with tumultuous clapping and shouting.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse *tumultuous* with 'tremendous' when talking about applause. 'Tremendous applause' means very strong or great; 'tumultuous applause' focuses more on how loud and wild the sound and reaction are.
Significado
very loud and excited (crowd)
Colocaciones
tumultuous applause
|tumultuous cheers
|tumultuous reception
|tumultuous welcome
|tumultuous ovation
Sinónimos
uproarious (Emphasizes very loud noise and laughter; *tumultuous* can sound a bit more formal and can carry more sense of emotional intensity or disorder.)
Antónimos
quiet (Describes a lack of loud noise or excitement, which is the opposite of a tumultuous reaction.)
Temas
events
|emotions
|communication
Definición
Very loud and full of strong feeling, often used about applause, cheers, or a crowd.
Very loud and excited in a wild or disorderly way, especially describing applause, cheers, or a crowd’s reaction.
C2
LITERARY
3
Patrón de uso:
tumultuous [seas/waves/waters/weather]
The fishermen refused to sail out into the tumultuous seas.
A halászok nem voltak hajlandók kifutni a háborgó tengerre.
Waves crashed against the rocks in a tumultuous frenzy.
A háborgó hullámok őrjöngve csapódtak a szikláknak.
The boat rocked dangerously on the tumultuous waters of the bay.
They watched the tumultuous ocean from the safety of the cliff.
The tiny island was battered by tumultuous winds and rain all night.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The ship fought against the tumultuous waves.
A hajó a háborgó hullámokkal küzdött.
We stayed in the harbor because the sea was too tumultuous.
A kikötőben maradtunk, mert a tenger túl háborgó volt.
Dark clouds and tumultuous winds came in from the west.
The small boat could not survive the tumultuous ocean.
They saw tumultuous water rushing down the river.
Error frecuente:
Learners may overuse this sense for any strong movement. It is most natural for dramatic, often dangerous natural forces (like seas or storms), not for everyday things like traffic or people walking.
Significado
violently moving or stormy
Colocaciones
tumultuous seas
|tumultuous waves
|tumultuous waters
|tumultuous ocean
Sinónimos
turbulent (Common in both everyday and technical descriptions of air or water in violent motion; *tumultuous* is slightly more literary and emotional.)
Antónimos
calm (Describes seas, weather, or movement that is still or gentle, opposite to tumultuous in this sense.)
Temas
nature
|weather
Definición
Moving very strongly and wildly, not calm or controlled, usually used for water or weather.
Moving or behaving violently and in an uncontrolled way, especially describing natural forces such as seas, waves, or weather.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
tumultuous
AFI
GB/tˌumˈʌlt͡ʃuəs/
US/tˌumˈʌlt͡ʃuəs/
Sílabas y acento
tu - mul - ous (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (mul)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
- Base: tumultuous
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
tumultuous applause
1/tˌumˈʌlt͡ʃuəs əplˈɔz/
fixed phrase
very loud, wild clapping
Clapping that is very loud and wild, showing strong excitement or approval.
Ejemplos
- The performer received tumultuous applause at the end of the show.
- Her name was announced to tumultuous applause from the audience.
tumultuous crowd
1/tˌumˈʌlt͡ʃuəs kɹˈaʊd/
fixed phrase
very loud, hard-to-control crowd
A crowd that is very noisy and excited, and not calm or easy to control.
Ejemplos
- Police struggled to control the tumultuous crowd outside the stadium.
- The speech was almost drowned out by the tumultuous crowd in the square.
tumultuous relationship
1/tˌumˈʌlt͡ʃuəs ɹilˈeɪʃənʃˌɪp/
fixed phrase
relationship with frequent conflict
A relationship where people often fight, break up, or have big emotional changes.
Ejemplos
- They had a tumultuous relationship that swung between passion and anger.
- After years of a tumultuous relationship, they finally decided to separate.
tumultuous times
1/tˌumˈʌlt͡ʃuəs tˈaɪmz/
fixed phrase
period of unrest and instability
A period in history or in a society with a lot of trouble, change, and conflict.
Ejemplos
- We are living in tumultuous times marked by political division and economic uncertainty.
- The novel is set in the tumultuous times following the revolution.
tumultuous year
1/tˌumˈʌlt͡ʃuəs jˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
year full of problems and change
A year with many big problems or changes, and not much calm or stability.
Ejemplos
- It has been a tumultuous year for investors around the world.
- After a tumultuous year at work, she took a long vacation to rest.