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Definition of: tumultuous
(t·mul′ch·əs, ty-) adjective
1. Characterized by tumult; disorderly.
2. Causing or affected by tumult or agitation; agitated or disturbed. Also tu·mul′tu·ar′y (-er′ē). See synonyms under NOISY, TURBULENT, VIOLENT.
—tu·mul′tu·ous·ly, tu·mul′tu·ar′i·ly adverb
—tu·mul′tu·ous·ness, tu·mul′tu·ar′i·ness noun
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