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tumultuousness

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tu·mul·tu·ous  (t-mlch-s, ty-)
adj.
1. Characterized by tumult; noisy and disorderly: tumultuous applause.
2. Tending to cause tumult.
3. Confusedly or violently agitated.

tu·multu·ous·ly adv.
tu·multu·ous·ness n.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.tumultuousness - a state of commotion and noise and confusiontumultuousness - a state of commotion and noise and confusion
commotion, hoo-ha, hoo-hah, hurly burly, kerfuffle, to-do, disruption, disturbance, flutter - a disorderly outburst or tumult; "they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused"
combustion - a state of violent disturbance and excitement; "combustion grew until revolt was unavoidable"


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