Tempested: meaning, definitions and examples
🌪️
tempested
[ ˈtɛmpəstɪd ]
weather phenomenon
The term 'tempested' refers to being affected or troubled by a storm or tumultuous conditions, often used in a literary or poetic context. It denotes an experience of wild weather or emotional disturbance due to external stresses. The word is typically employed to convey a sense of chaos or disruption, both in nature and in human emotions, suggesting a fierce and overwhelming presence of a storm. It can also symbolize inner turmoil or conflict.
Synonyms
disturbed, raged, stormed, troubled.
Examples of usage
- The ship tempested through the rough seas.
- Her heart was tempested by doubts and fears.
- They faced a tempested night during the storm.
Translations
Translations of the word "tempested" in other languages:
🇵🇹 tempestado
🇮🇳 आंधी में
🇩🇪 stürmisch
🇮🇩 badai
🇺🇦 буревійний
🇵🇱 burzliwy
🇯🇵 嵐の
🇫🇷 tempétueux
🇪🇸 tempestuoso
🇹🇷 fırtınalı
🇰🇷 폭풍의
🇸🇦 عاصف
🇨🇿 bouřlivý
🇸🇰 búrlivý
🇨🇳 暴风雨的
🇸🇮 nevihten
🇮🇸 stormur
🇰🇿 дауылды
🇬🇪 ქარიანი
🇦🇿 qasırğalı
🇲🇽 tempestuoso
Etymology
The word 'tempested' derives from the Middle English 'tempest,' which comes from the Old French 'tempête,' itself originating from the Latin 'tempestas,' meaning 'storm' or 'weather.' The roots of the word are closely tied to the ideas of tumult and disorder, often describing severe weather conditions that could wreak havoc. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass not only physical storms but also metaphorical ones, referring to emotional and psychological turmoil experienced by individuals. This duality highlights the interplay between the external environment and internal states of being, reflecting how humans are often influenced by the forces of nature.