turbulent
Translation
turbulent, unsettled, stormy
Examples
We flew through turbulent air.
We flew through turbulent air.
He had a turbulent political career.
He had a turbulent political career.
Grammar Patterns
a turbulent ((noun)) It was a turbulent period in history.
Similar Words
Synonyms: unstable, chaotic, stormy; Antonyms: calm, peaceful, stable
Etymology
From Latin 'turbulentus', from 'turba' (crowd, turmoil). It's the adjective form of 'turbulence'.
Memory Tips
Describes something *full of* turbulence. A turbulent sea is full of turmoil.