tempestuous – Very stormy and emotional
(Pronounced tem-pes-tyoo-uss)
To remember the definition of the word tempestuous, use the following mnemonic:
Tempers are more than a pest to us (tempestuous): they create very stormy conditions. I wish the Greek gods wouldn't lose control of their emotions.
Examples of tempestuous in a sentence
My father’s tempestuous moods often leave my mother in tears.
The clouds look rather tempestuous today and lead me to think a storm is coming.
Although Cara and Scarlett were once friends, they now have a tempestuous relationship.
