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turbulently (adverb), more turbulently, most turbulently
1. Concerning how something happens in a violent or stormy manner: Geysers, from which water erupts periodically and turbulently from springs, are the center of attraction to many tourists.
2. Relating to how something occurs in a stormy or violent manner: The turbulently rolling ocean waves were advancing towards the houses close to the shore.
3. A description of how a person is violently agitated or disturbed; Thomas and his wife ended their marriage turbulently, involving two lawyers who earned a large amount of money!
4. Characteristic of how an individual has a chaotic or restless character: Jack was known to act turbulently when under stress and pressure.
5. A reference to how something shows unrest or disturbance: Early in the history of the country there were turbulently reoccurring revolutions.
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