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tempest-tost

/ˈtɛm.pɪst.tɒst/

Tradução: Adjetivo arcaico e poético que significa jogado ou atirado pela tempestade; em sentido figurado, descreve alguém ou algo castigado por acontecimentos violentos ou adversidades.

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adjective

/ˈtɛm.pɪst.tɒst/C2formalbritishobsoleto
  • ptAdjetivo arcaico e poético que significa jogado ou atirado pela tempestade; em sentido figurado, descreve alguém ou algo castigado por acontecimentos violentos ou adversidades.

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.

    ptAçoitado pela tempestade

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

    Sinônimosbatteredbuffetedstorm-beatenstorm-tossedtempest-tossed

    Antônimoscalmhalcyonplacidsheltered

  2. Afflicted by hardshipC2formal

    Having endured many difficulties, troubles, or adversities.

    ptAçoitado pelas tempestades

    • 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.

    Sinônimosbuffetedhard-pressedstorm-tossedtempest-tossedtestedtried

    Antônimosblessedfortunateserenesheltereduntroubled