Meaning
stormy, turbulent
- marked by violent weather, storms, or rough seas
- characterized by conflict, passion, or intense agitation (figurative)
In a sentence
La nave affrontò il mare tempestoso con grande difficoltà.
The ship faced the stormy sea with great difficulty.
Hanno avuto una riunione tempestosa ma alla fine hanno trovato un accordo.
They had a stormy meeting, but in the end they reached an agreement.
Il cielo tempestoso non prometteva nulla di buono per la gita.
The stormy sky did not bode well for the trip.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tempestoso | masculine · singular |
| tempestosa | feminine · singular |
| tempestosi | masculine · plural |
| tempestose | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Regular four-form adjective ending in -oso.
- Frequently used figuratively to describe a difficult relationship or a tense meeting.