Commotion

Quick meaning: Commotion is a noun meaning A state of turbulent motion.

Meaning

A state of turbulent motion.

More Meanings

1. An agitated disturbance or a hubbub.
2. (euphemistic) Sexual excitement.

Example Sentences

It would seem as if calm were necessary to convulsion; for the tranquillity of the last few months was again to be disturbed by political commotion.

and now, glancing my eyes towards that part of his dress which cover'd the essential object of enjoyment, I plainly discover'd the swell and commotion there

When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. He had him gripped firmly by the arm, since he felt it was not safe to let him loose, and he had no immediate idea what to do with him.

Word Forms

• commotions

Synonyms for commotion

Depending on context, synonyms include ado, argy-bargy, bobbery, brouhaha, bunfight, bustle.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include tumult, ruckus, rumpus, stir, din, to-do.

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