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Tumultuous

usgb/tuːˈmʌltʃuəs/Volume
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Emotional ImpactPlay
Tumultuous often implies overwhelming feelings, usually excitement or confusion. SlideThe team's victory led to a tumultuous celebration in the city.
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Intense ActivityPlay
It suggests a scene full of intense, chaotic activity or movement. SlideShe entered the tumultuous marketplace, buzzing with haggling buyers and sellers.
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Not Always NegativePlay
'Tumultuous' can be positive, like a lively party, or negative, like a riot. SlideThe carnival was a tumultuous explosion of music and dancing.