Tempestuous and Tranquil

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Tempestuous adjective - Marked by bursts of destructive force or intense activity.

Usage example: order was restored to the court after the judge put a stop to the defendant's tempestuous outburst

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Tranquil is an antonym for tempestuous.

Nearby Word: tempest

Tranquil adjective - Free from disturbing noise or uproar.

Usage example: the house was once again tranquil after the kids moved outside to play

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Tempestuous is an antonym for tranquil.

Nearby Word: tranquilly

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