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tourbillon

tourbillon

9.9
A rapid, confused swirl of activity and strong feelings
  • noun
  • /ˈtʊrbiˌjɒn/
  • Archaic
translation icon : torbellino
  • She found herself in a tourbillon of emotions as the news sank in.

Examples

  • The city was swept up in a tourbillon of celebrations after the team won the championship.

  • After the merger, the company entered a tourbillon of changes and new projects.

  • The party turned into a tourbillon of laughter and dancing.

  • In the city, the tourbillon of activity never seems to stop.

  • The city was swept up in a tourbillon of celebrations after the team won the championship.

  • After the merger, the company entered a tourbillon of changes and new projects.

  • She found herself in a tourbillon of emotions as the news sank in.

Synonyms

whirlwind
vstourbillon
  • Informal
34 4.2

A short time of fast activity and confusion

adds a sense of excitement as well as intense chaotic movement
whirl
vstourbillon
7 4.8

A busy, confused state with many fast actions

emphasizes intense excitement and spinning confusion more than mere movement
whirlwind of activity
vstourbillon
  • Informal
1 4.1

A busy time when many things happen quickly and in a confused way

includes excitement and confusion beyond just many quick events

How Chaotic

chaos
438 3.1
tourbillon
  • Archaic
9.9
turmoil
138 4.8
commotion
73 4.1
bustle
20 4.1

Surface Forms

tourbillon singular
tourbillons plural

Etymology

Tourbillon comes from French tour meaning 'turn' and originally meant a 'whirl', so people use it for a rush of movement or feeling. That's why a tourbillon can describe a whirlwind of excitement, activity, or confusion.