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TEMPEST-SWEPT Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word tempest-swept. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word tempest-swept. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for TEMPEST-SWEPT

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blustery
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• blowing in violent and abrupt bursts

• noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others

raging
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

• very severe

• (of the elements) as if showing violent anger

rough
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• having or caused by an irregular surface

• of the margin of a leaf shape; having the edge cut or fringed or scalloped

• causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements

• not shaped by cutting or trimming

noun

• the part of a golf course bordering the fairway where the grass is not cut short

adverb

• with roughness or violence (`rough' is an informal variant for `roughly')

• with rough motion as over a rough surface

adjective satellite

• (of persons or behavior) lacking refinement or finesse

• not quite exact or correct

• full of hardship or trials

• violently agitated and turbulent

• unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound

• ready and able to resort to force or violence

• not carefully or expertly made

• not perfected

• unpleasantly stern

• unkind or cruel or uncivil

verb

• prepare in preliminary or sketchy form

stormy
adjectiveadj
adjective

• (especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

adjective satellite

• characterized by violent emotions or behavior

tempestuous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by violent emotions or behavior

• (of the elements) as if showing violent anger

tumultuous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

turbulent
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective satellite

• characterized by unrest or disorder or insubordination

• (of a liquid) agitated vigorously; in a state of turbulence

violent
adjectiveadj
adjective

• acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

adjective satellite

• effected by force or injury rather than natural causes

• (of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud

• marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

• characterized by violence or bloodshed

wild
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adjective

• marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

• in a natural state; not tamed or domesticated or cultivated

noun

• a wild primitive state untouched by civilization

• a wild and uninhabited area left in its natural condition

adverb

• in an uncontrolled and rampant manner

• in a wild or undomesticated manner

adjective satellite

• in a state of extreme emotion

• deviating widely from an intended course

• (of colors or sounds) intensely vivid or loud

• without a basis in reason or fact

• talking or behaving irrationally

• involving risk or danger

• fanciful and unrealistic; foolish

• located in a dismal or remote area; desolate

• intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with

• without civilizing influences

• (of the elements) as if showing violent anger

buffeted
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities

storm-tossed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities

tempest-tossed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities

tempest-tost
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• pounded or hit repeatedly by storms or adversities

Best Hypernyms For TEMPEST-SWEPT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tempest-swept, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
fierce raging stormy tempestuous tumultuous turbulent violent wild

Alternatives for BLUSTERY

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