adjective
tempestuous
tem-PES-choo-us/temˈpestʃuəs/
Turbulent with violent storms.
Tempestuous weather lashes the boats moored in the harbor.
Etymology
The storm image makes emotional turbulence a kind of violent weather: tempestuous feelings or relationships are full of disturbance and conflict rather than calm.
In context
Horus knew well what drove his emotional tempestuous brother and sought to yoke his own plans to it while lorgar saw the perfect opportunity
More examples
- The forecast warns of tempestuous conditions along the coast.
- Even experienced sailors struggle in these tempestuous seas.
- Our flight is delayed by tempestuous weather over the mountains.
Forms
tempestuous
tempest noun — A violent storm with strong winds.
Similar words
- stormy
- Describes rough weather without necessarily suggesting especially violent storms.
- turbulent
- Emphasizes chaotic air or water movement, not necessarily storms.