King James Bible Dictionary

TU'MULT, noun [Latin tumultus, a derivative from tumeo, to swell.]

1. The commotion, disturbance or agitation of a multitude, usually accompanied with great noise, uproar and confusion of voices.

What meaneth the noise of this tumult? 1 Samuel 4:14.

Till in loud tumult all the Greeks arose.

2. Violent commotion or agitation with confusion of sounds; as the tumult of the elements.

3. Agitation; high excitement; irregular or confused motion; as the tumult of the spirits or passions.

4. Bustle; stir.

TU'MULT, verb intransitive To make a tumult; to be in great commotion.

TUMULT'UARILY, adverb [from tumultuary.] In a tumultuary or disorderly manner.

TUMULT'UARINESS, noun Disorderly or tumultuous conduct; turbulence; disposition to tumult.

TUMULT'UARY, adjective [Latin tumultus.]

1. Disorderly; promiscuous; confused; as a tumultuary conflict.

2. Restless; agitated; unquiet.

Men who live without religion, live always in a tumultuary and restless state.

TUMULT'UATE, verb intransitive [Latin tumultuo.] To make a tumult. [Not used.]

TUMULTUA'TION, noun Commotion; irregular or disorderly movement; as the tumultuation of the parts of a fluid.

TUMULT'UOUS, adjective Conducted with tumult; disorderly; as a tumultuous conflict; a tumultuous retreat.

1. Greatly agitated; irregular; noisy; confused; as a tumultuous assembly or meeting.

2. Agitated; disturbed; as a tumultuous breast.

3. Turbulent; violent; as a tumultuous speech.

4. Full of tumult and disorder; as a tumultuous state or city.

TUMULT'UOUSLY, adverb In a disorderly manner; by a disorderly multitude.

TUMULT'UOUSNESS, noun The state of being tumultuous; disorder; commotion.