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Comparative
more tempestuous
Superlative
most tempestuous
1
having strong, turbulent, and often violent weather conditions
- The tempestuous waves crashed against the shore, making it dangerous for the boat to approach.
- The sailors struggled to navigate through the tempestuous sea during the storm.
- A tempestuous wind howled through the trees, signaling the arrival of a powerful storm.
- The tempestuous sky turned dark as thunder rumbled in the distance.
2
involving many extreme and powerful emotions
- Their tempestuous relationship was marked by frequent, intense arguments.
- She wrote about her tempestuous feelings in her journal.
- The actor's tempestuous performance captivated the audience.
- The novel's tempestuous plot kept readers on edge with its emotional intensity.
- The tempestuous debate left everyone feeling emotionally drained.
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