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tumult

/ˈtuː.mʌlt/
tu · mult
Adverb:tumultuously
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Plural:tumults
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Adjective:tumultuous
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• noun

1

A loud, confused noise or commotion, especially one caused by a large mass of people.

Example

"The speaker could barely be heard above the tumult of the crowded auditorium."

2

A state of confusion, disorder, or intense emotional agitation.

Example

"After receiving the unexpected news, her mind was in a state of complete tumult."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French tumulte, from Latin tumultus ('uproar, commotion'), related to the verb tumēre ('to swell').

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