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tempestuous

tem·pes·tu·ous [ tem péschoo əss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. emotionally turbulent: frequently turbulent and giving rise to many emotions
a tempestuous relationship

2. with storms: having or affected by frequent or violent storms
tempestuous seas


tem·pes·tu·ous·ly adverb
tem·pes·tu·ous·ness noun
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