— 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.