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tempestuously

/tɛmˈpɛs.tʃu.əs.li/
tem · pes · tu · ous · ly
Adjective:tempestuous
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• adverb

1

In a manner marked by strong, conflicting, or volatile emotions and passionate outbursts.

Example

"The two rival composers argued tempestuously over the final arrangement of the symphony."

2

In a stormy, turbulent, or violently agitated manner, especially regarding weather or water.

Example

"The ocean waves crashed tempestuously against the rocky cliffs during the winter gale."

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• Nearby Words

tempering
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templar
template
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from 'tempestuous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Late Latin 'tempestuosus' ('stormy'), from Latin 'tempestas' ('storm, season, weather'), which derives from 'tempus' ('time, season').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tempestuously. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tempestuously
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