adj.
Pronunciation: -l ə nt
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin turbulentus, from turba confusion, crowd ― more at TURBID
Date: 1538
1 : causing unrest, violence, or disturbance <a set of mischievous, turbulent rebels ― Anne Brönte>
2 a : characterized by agitation or tumult : TEMPESTUOUS <a turbulent marriage> b : exhibiting physical turbulence < turbulent air>
– tur · bu · lent · ly adverb