What does turbulent mean?
Turbulent means Violently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous..
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/ˈtɜːbjələnt/ · adjective
Violently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous..
It is dangerous to sail in turbulent seas.
The mid-19th century was a turbulent time in American history.
The [Washington] Post's proprietor through those turbulent [Watergate] days, Katharine Graham, held a double place in Washington’s hierarchy: at once regal Georgetown hostess and scrappy newshound, ready to hold the establishment to account. That is a very American position.
Use turbulent when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Turbulent means Violently disturbed or agitated; tempestuous, tumultuous..
Common synonyms include agitated, tumultuous, riotous, troubled.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
It is dangerous to sail in turbulent seas.
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