tempestuous

Word parts

tempest + -ous

Adjective

Positive tempestuous

Comparative more tempestuous

Superlative most tempestuous

1. If it is tempestuous outside, it is very windy; it is blustery; it is stormy.
2. If something is tempestuous, it is of or about tempests.

Synonyms

• (windy): windy, blustery, tumultuous, stormy

Related words

• tempestuously
• tempestuousness