Aestuous

/ˈɛstjuəs/ adjective

Definition

Characterized by surging, swelling, or wave-like motion; turbulent and restless like heated or tidal water.

Etymology

From Latin 'aestuosus' meaning 'surging, tidal, hot,' derived from 'aestus.' The adjective preserves the sense of agitated, turbulent motion.

Kelly Says

An 'aestuous' sea is one that's constantly in motion—the word captures something both violent and rhythmic, like waves during a storm surge.

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