adj. Of, or resembling a tempest; stormy, tumultuous.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Of or pertaining to a tempest; involving or resembling a tempest; turbulent; violent; stormy
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Very stormy; turbulent; rough with wind; stormy: as, a tempestuous night. Also used figuratively.
Subject to fits of stormy passion; impetuous.
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adj. (of the elements) as if showing violent anger
adj. characterized by violent emotions or behavior
Word Usage
"You spend most of the time with head immersed in tempestuous waters, constantly pulled and kicked by other swimmers, getting fingers jammed in lane lines and heads slammed at the end of the pool during backstroke sets."