Tumult
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtjuː.mʌlt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Tumult is a noun meaning Confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd.
Meaning
Confused, agitated noise as made by a crowd.
More Meanings
- A violent commotion or agitation, often with a confusion of sounds.
- A riot or uprising.
- (obsolete) To make a tumult; to be in great commotion.
Example Sentences
the tumult of the elements
the tumult of the spirits or passions
Till in loud tumult all the Greeks arose.
Importuning and tumulting even to the fear of a revolt.
Word Forms
- tumults
- tumulting
- tumulted
Synonyms for tumult
Depending on context, synonyms include uproar, ruckus, hurly-burly, turmoil, commotion, rumpus.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include commotion, ruckus, tumultuousness, rumpus, garboil, uproar.
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