t(y)üˈməlch(ə)wəs, təˈm-, -chəs adjective
Etymology: Latin tumultuosus, from tumultus tumult + -osus -ose
1. : marked by tumult : full of commotion and uproar : riotous , stormy , boisterous
a tumultuous reception
tumultuous applause
the tumultuous years of his administrations — F.L.Mott
a fierce, tumultuous battle — J.L.Motley
2. : tending or disposed to cause or incite a tumult
a tumultuous and irresponsible group
an unlawful and tumultuous design — Thomas Hobben
a factious and tumultuous person — American Guide Series: Maryland
3. : marked by violent or overwhelming turbulence or upheaval
tumultuous passions
tumultuous sensations
his blazing power … and his tumultuous creative imagination — Orville Prescott
a tumultuous river … overflowing its banks — W.S.Maugham