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Great, or greater than normal, in intensity
Comparative for characterized by fierce, extreme, or violent energy or force
“The appalling social conditions had driven the working classes in the early decades of the century into a turbulent struggle for emancipation.”
Comparative for characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion
“During its turbulent history, it had known dozens of presidents, but their efforts to rule had been fruitless, invariably with blood flowing.”
Comparative for energetic, noisy, boisterous, and difficult to control
“It is at these markets that I meet turbulent and boisterous disorderliness that is hardly seen in Japan nowadays.”
Comparative for unruly or uncontrolled in behavior
“Firmness is more effective than concession in calming the turbulent child.”
Comparative for characterized by rough, windy or stormy conditions
“She had looked forward to seeing Sam, and she was worried about him traveling through the turbulent weather.”
Comparative for characterized by agitation, typically of a body of water
“The North Sea is an enchanting voyage across alternately silky and turbulent waters.”
Comparative for rebellious or defiant to authority
Comparative for unsteady and prone to unexpected changes
Comparative for showing or feeling insecurity or uncertainty
Comparative for in a state of complete confusion and disorder
Comparative for hectic, full of work or activities
Comparative for potentially violent or dangerous, especially of a situation
Comparative for of or pertaining to a vortex
Comparative for fond of, or prone to, quarreling
Comparative for very loud or having a high volume
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