TURBULENT


Meaning of TURBULENT in English

— turbulently , adv.

/terr"byeuh leuhnt/ , adj.

1. being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed: turbulent feelings or emotions.

2. characterized by, or showing disturbance, disorder, etc.: the turbulent years.

3. given to acts of violence and aggression: the turbulent young soldiers.

[ 1530-40; turbulentus restless, equiv. to turb ( a ) turmoil + -ulentus -ULENT ]

Syn. 1. agitated, tumultuous, violent, tempestuous, disordered.

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