tumultuous
adjective/tjuːˈmʌltʃuəs/
Frequency rank: #12,334 most common English word
Meaning
Full of confusion, excitement, or loud commotion; disorderly and turbulent.
Example sentence
The crowd gave tumultuous applause that shook the entire stadium.
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