turbulent (Meaning)
turbulent (s)
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination
(of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence
turbulent (a.)
Disturbed; agitated; tumultuous; roused to violent commotion; as, the turbulent ocean.
Disposed to insubordination and disorder; restless; unquiet; refractory; as, turbulent spirits.
Producing commotion; disturbing; exciting.
Synonyms & Antonyms of turbulent
Synonyms:
- stormy
- aggressive
- rabid
- brutal
- tempestuous
- explosive
- hot
- volatile
- paroxysmal
- vicious
- tumultuous
- cyclonic
- convulsive
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- hammer-and-tongs
- destructive
- blood-and-guts
- cataclysmic
- assertive
- hostile
- ruinous
- frenzied
- truculent
- antagonistic
- bang-bang
- agitated
- gladiatorial
- quarrelsome
- pugnacious
- belligerent
- drag-out
- knock-down
- savage
- mad
- combustible
- frantic
- contentious
- knock-down-and-drag-out
- bellicose
- barbarous
- combative
Antonyms:
turbulent Sentence Examples
- The river's turbulent currents made it treacherous to swim across.
- The stock market experienced a period of turbulent volatility, with prices swinging wildly.
- The political climate was turbulent, with protests and riots erupting across the country.
- The protests created a turbulent atmosphere on the streets, with police and demonstrators clashing.
- The child's turbulent emotions were evident in their rapid mood swings and outbursts.
- The relationship between the couple was marked by turbulent arguments and reconciliations.
- The turbulent wind whipped through the trees, causing branches to snap and leaves to dance.
- The plane encountered turbulent airflow during takeoff, causing passengers to experience a bumpy ride.
- The turbulent students in the classroom made it difficult for the teacher to establish order.
- The writer's turbulent imagination produced a vivid and unsettling story filled with strange and unexpected events.
FAQs About the word turbulent
characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination, (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulenceDisturbed; agitated; tumultuous; roused to vi
violent, ferocious, rough, furious, volcanic, fierce, stormy, aggressive, rabid, brutal
nonviolent, tranquil, peaceable, serene, serene, peaceable, nonviolent, calm, calm, peaceful
The river's turbulent currents made it treacherous to swim across.
The stock market experienced a period of turbulent volatility, with prices swinging wildly.
The political climate was turbulent, with protests and riots erupting across the country.
The protests created a turbulent atmosphere on the streets, with police and demonstrators clashing.
