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noun
- 1. a loud, confused noise, especially one caused by a large mass of people: "a tumult of shouting and screaming broke out" Similar Opposite
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a loud noise, especially that produced by an excited crowd, or a state of confusion, change, or uncertainty: You couldn't hear her speak over the tumult from the screaming fans. From every direction, people were running and shouting and falling over each other in a tumult of confusion.
1. a. : disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion. b. : a turbulent uprising : riot. 2. : hubbub, din. 3. a. : violent agitation of mind or feelings. b. : a violent outburst. Synonyms. ado. alarums and excursions. ballyhoo. blather. bluster. bobbery.
A tumult is a state of noisy confusion. Very often a crowd of people will cause a tumult. But your mind can also be in tumult, when you're confused and overwhelmed by strong emotions.
violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar: The tumult reached its height during the premier's speech. Synonyms: turbulence, disorder. a general outbreak, riot, uprising, or other disorder: The tumult moved toward the embassy. Synonyms: mutiny, revolution, revolt.
TUMULT meaning: 1. a loud noise, especially that produced by an excited crowd, or a state of confusion, change, or…. Learn more.
tumult. noun. /ˈtjuːmʌlt/. /ˈtuːmʌlt/. [uncountable, countable, usually singular] (formal) a confused situation in which there is usually a lot of noise and excitement, often involving large numbers of people. the tumult of war.
1. singular noun. A tumult is a state of great confusion or excitement. A tumult of feelings inside her fought for supremacy. [ + of] ...the recent tumult in global financial markets.
1. A great noise, as of a crowd: had to shout over the tumult in the cafeteria. 2. A disorderly commotion or disturbance: "shops at this hour ... the scene of mercantile tumult" (Nicholas Clapp). 3. A state of agitation of the mind or emotions: "I spend much time in a tumult of anger and disbelief" (Scott Turow).
Tumult definition: violent and noisy commotion or disturbance of a crowd or mob; uproar. See examples of TUMULT used in a sentence.
Violent commotion or agitation, often with confusion of sounds. The tumult of the elements. The tumult of the spirits or passions. Wiktionary. A riot or uprising. Wiktionary. Synonyms: garboil. tumultuousness. uproar. turmoil. din. rumpus. ruckus. commotion. ruction.
