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tempest-tost

/ˈtɛm.pɪst.tɒst/

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adjective

/ˈtɛm.pɪst.tɒst/C2formalbritishobsolete
  • ruАрхаичное, поэтическое прилагательное, означающее подбрасываемый или швыряемый бурей; в переносном смысле описывает кого-то или что-то, подвергающееся ударам бурных событий или невзгод.

An archaic, poetic adjective meaning tossed or thrown about by a storm; figuratively, it describes someone or something that is buffeted by turbulent events or hardships.

  1. Beaten by stormsC2formal

    Repeatedly struck or battered by violent storms or harsh weather.

    ruПотрепанный бурей

    • The tempest-tost ship finally reached the harbor.
    • The tempest-tost coastline was littered with debris.
    • The tempest-tost island had no safe shelter.

    Synonymsbatteredbuffetedstorm-beatenstorm-tossedtempest-tossed

    Antonymscalmhalcyonplacidsheltered

  2. Afflicted by hardshipC2formal

    Having endured many difficulties, troubles, or adversities.

    ruИспытавший невзгоды

    • The tempest-tost refugees sought a new home.
    • Her tempest-tost life was marked by loss and struggle.
    • The tempest-tost nation finally found peace.

    Synonymsbuffetedhard-pressedstorm-tossedtempest-tossedtestedtried

    Antonymsblessedfortunateserenesheltereduntroubled