turbulently
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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
- in a stormy or violent manner
- in a turbulent manner; with turbulence
- the river rolls turbulently boiling