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- [tur-byuh-luh nt]
- /ˈtɜr byə lənt/
- /ˈtɜː.bjʊ.lənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [tur-byuh-luh nt]
- /ˈtɜr byə lənt/
Definitions of turbulent word
- adjective turbulent being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed: turbulent feelings or emotions. 1
- adjective turbulent characterized by, or showing disturbance, disorder, etc.: the turbulent years. 1
- adjective turbulent given to acts of violence and aggression: the turbulent young soldiers. 1
- adjective turbulent aggressive, violent 1
- adjective turbulent chaotic, disordered 1
- adjective turbulent agitated 1
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Origin of turbulent
First appearance:
before 1530 One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; < Latin turbulentus restless, equivalent to turb(a) turmoil + -ulentus -ulent
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Parts of speech for Turbulent
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
turbulent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
turbulent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for turbulent
adj turbulent
- stormy — affected, characterized by, or subject to storms; tempestuous: a stormy sea.
- fierce — menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.
- violent — acting with or characterized by uncontrolled, strong, rough force: a violent earthquake.
- unstable — not stable; not firm or firmly fixed; unsteady.
- tempestuous — stormy, tumultuous
Antonyms for turbulent
adj turbulent
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- settled — to appoint, fix, or resolve definitely and conclusively; agree upon (as time, price, or conditions).
- manageable — that can be managed; governable; tractable; contrivable.
- obedient — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.
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