Stormtossed
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈstɔɹmtɔst/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Stormtossed is an adjective meaning Tossed by the wind in a storm.
Meaning
Tossed by the wind in a storm.
More Meanings
- (figurative) Agitated by conflicting passions.
Example Sentences
The stormtossed ocean waves beat against the side of the ship and washed over its deck.
The fever left his body, and he rose to stotter about the doors; but he was still in his torments, and the mercy-seat was far from him. At last in the back end of the year came Mungo Muirhead to Caulds to the autumn communion, and nothing would serve him but he must try his hand at the storm-tossed soul.
Word Forms
- stormtost
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include betossed, chopping, thrown, tide-rode, atumble, upturned.
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