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tempestuous(dictionary)

tempestuous (iou)



tempestuous adjective. LME.
[Late Latin tempestuosus, from tempestas TEMPEST noun: see -UOUS.]
Of, pertaining to, involving, or resembling a violent windy storm; very stormy. LME.
M. Sarton A tempestuous night, high winds howling about the eaves.
Characterized by a violent commotion or disturbance; (of a person etc.) turbulent, impetuous, passionate. LME.
R. West Augustine's tempestuous spirit could not bear this time of prudent waiting.
tempestuously adverb LME.
tempestuousness noun M17.