TURBULENTLY

stormily, turbulently, passionately

(adverb) in a stormy or violent manner

turbulently

(adverb) in a turbulent manner; with turbulence; “the river rolls turbulently boiling”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

turbulently (comparative more turbulently, superlative most turbulently)

In a turbulent manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Tur"bu*lent*ly, adv.

Definition: In a turbulent manner.

TURBULENT

Tur"bu*lent, a. Etym: [L. turbulentus, fr. turba disorder, tumult: cf. F. turbulent. See Turbid.]

1. Disturbed; agitated; tumultuous; roused to violent commotion; as, the turbulent ocean. Calm region once, And full of peace, now tossed and turbulent. Milton.

2. Disposed to insubordination and disorder; restless; unquiet; refractory; as, turbulent spirits. Sagacious, bold, and turbulent of wit. Dryden.

3. Producing commotion; disturbing; exciting. Whose heads that turbulent liquor fills with fumes. Milton.

Syn.

– Disturbed; agitated; tumultuous; riotous; seditious; insubordinate; refractory; unquiet.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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BENEFICIAL

(adjective) promoting or enhancing well-being; “an arms limitation agreement beneficial to all countries”; “the beneficial effects of a temperate climate”; “the experience was good for her”


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