tumult

[US]/ˈtjuːmʌlt/
[UK]/ˈtuːmʌlt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. noise; chaos; excitement.

Example Sentences

The city was in a state of tumult after the unexpected election results.

The tumultuous relationship between the two countries led to a declaration of war.

The tumult of the crowd made it difficult to hear the speaker.

The tumult of emotions inside her made it hard to focus on anything else.

The tumult in the stock market caused many investors to panic.

The tumult of thoughts in his mind kept him awake at night.

The political tumult in the country led to widespread protests.

The tumult of the storm outside matched the turmoil in her heart.

The tumult of the music festival could be heard from miles away.

The tumult of conflicting opinions made it hard to reach a decision.

Real-world Examples

The tumult of Elizabeth's mind was allayed by this conversation.

Source: Pride and Prejudice (Original Version)

There was too great a tumult of conflicting ideas in her mind for her to sort them out.

Source: Gone with the Wind

From Bismarck's Germany to the cold war, " The Magician" covers a lot of history alongside its personal tumult.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

" Excellent! " Dumbledore called happily as at last the tumult died down.

Source: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Ulysses, waking with the tumult of winds and waves, was in despair.

Source: American Elementary School English 6

From their wars, their tumults, and anxieties we have been, happily, almost entirely exempt.

Source: Inaugural speeches of past U.S. presidents.

Adding to the tumult Suella Braverman resigned from her job as home secretary after just 43 days.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

He looked around for her, terrified, among the tumult of human bodies, but she was gone.

Source: A man named Ove decides to die.

A polite tumult broke out under the trees as the guests arose, shaking crumbs from laps.

Source: Gone with the Wind

After weeks of political tumult, Peter O'Neill bowed to pressure and resigned as prime minister of Papua New Guinea.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

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