Definition

Adverb: 1. In a stormy or violent manner; with turbulence: Describes an action or state characterized by violent, chaotic, or disorderly motion or emotion. 2. In a turbulent manner: Describes something happening with agitation, instability, or unrest.

Usage Examples

• The river flowed turbulently after the heavy rains, making it dangerous for boats.
• The plane shook turbulently as it passed through the storm cloud.
• Their relationship ended turbulently, with many arguments and strong emotions.
• The political debate proceeded turbulently, with frequent interruptions and heated exchanges.

Advanced Usage

• Used figuratively for emotions or situations: Often describes non-physical states that are chaotic, intense, or unstable.
  • His thoughts swirled turbulently as he tried to make a difficult decision.
  • The stock market reacted turbulently to the unexpected news.

Variants and Related Words

• Turbulent (adjective): Characterized by conflict, disorder, or instability; causing unrest.
  • The country went through a turbulent period of history.
  • We experienced turbulent weather during the flight.
• Turbulence (noun): Violent or unsteady movement of air or water; a state of conflict or confusion.
  • The pilot warned passengers about possible air turbulence.
  • The merger caused significant turbulence within the company.

Synonyms

• Violently: With great physical force or intensity.
• Stormily: In a wild and turbulent manner.
• Chaotically: In a state of complete confusion and disorder.
• Tempestuously: In a very stormy or passionate way.

Antonyms

• Calmly: In a peaceful, quiet, and untroubled manner.
• Smoothly: In a steady, even, and uninterrupted way.
• Peacefully: In a calm and tranquil manner, without disturbance.
• Placidly: In a calm, peaceful, and undisturbed way.

Adverb

1. in a stormy or violent manner
2. in a turbulent manner; with turbulence
   • the river rolls turbulently boiling