tumultuous

too-MUL-chuss

meaning in plain English

Very noisy and chaotic, like a crowd arguing or a storm breaking.

Imagine a tumultuous market floor, like a noisy crowd shouting and phones ringing nonstop.

for example

The meeting turned tumultuous when everyone started shouting at once.

Imagine a packed stadium right after your team wins—or loses. The cheers, boos, and stomping feet make such a loud, wild mix that you can’t even hear the person next to you. That’s what tumultuous feels like: a big, messy burst of sound and motion that feels out of control.