adjective
tempestuous
tem-PES-choo-us/temˈpestʃuəs/
Full of strong emotions, conflict, or turbulence.
Their tempestuous discussion soon turns into an argument.
Etymology
Stormy weather and commotion became a way to describe turbulent emotions or conflict.
More examples
- The novel follows a tempestuous marriage.
- He has a tempestuous relationship with his brother.
Forms
tempestuous
Similar words
- stormy
- Marked by emotional conflict or upheaval.
- volatile
- Likely to change suddenly or become explosive.