tempestuous

/tem-PESS-choo-us/adjective

characterized by strong turbulent emotion; stormy

Their tempestuous partnership produced three masterpieces.
Synonyms
stormy, turbulent, volatile
Antonyms
calm, serene
Memory hook
tempest: weather as temperament.

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