Meaning of the word tempestuous in English

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tempestuous

US /temˈpes.tʃu.əs/
UK /temˈpes.tʃu.əs/

Adjective

1.

characterized by strong and turbulent or conflicting emotion

Example:
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Their relationship was always tempestuous, full of arguments and reconciliations.
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He had a tempestuous nature, quick to anger but also quick to forgive.
2.

(of the weather) characterized by strong winds and storms

Example:
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The ship sailed through tempestuous seas.
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We had to cancel our plans due to the tempestuous weather.