TUMULTUOUS


Meaning of TUMULTUOUS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ tju:mʌltʃuəs, AM tu:- ]

1.

A tumultuous event or period of time involves many exciting and confusing events or feelings.

...the tumultuous changes in Eastern Europe...

It’s been a tumultuous day at the international trade negotiations in Brussels.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

2.

A tumultuous reaction to something is very noisy, because the people involved are very happy or excited.

Delegates greeted the news with tumultuous applause.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

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