turbulently

In violent agitation

Turbulently describes action marked by violent agitation, disorder, or upheaval.

Water flows turbulently through rapids.

Air moves turbulently during storms, tossing planes.

The word extends to human affairs: The company lurched turbulently through three CEOs in two years.

Emotions can churn turbulently beneath a calm surface.

chaotically

tumultuously

In a wildly agitated manner

frantically · wildly · confusedly · erratically · unpredictably · explosively · riotously · anarchically · disruptively · convulsively

emotionally

agitatedly

In disturbed manner

vehemently · feverishly · restlessly · tumultuously · frantically · hysterically · tempestuously · intensely · heatedly · excitedly

weather

stormily

With turbulent intensity

windswept · squalling · blusteringly · choppily · roughly · wildly · violently · fiercely · ragingly

physically

choppily

In rough, uneven bursts

bumpily · rockily · unsteadily · erratically · wildly · convulsively · spasmodically · jarringly · fitfully

Opposites
physical motion/flow

turbulentlycalmly

In a tranquil manner

smoothly · steadily · gently · placidly · tranquilly

emotional/social state

turbulentlypeacefully

In tranquil fashion

calmly · serenely · tranquilly · placidly · quietly

Phrases
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turbulent

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