storm-beaten
/'stɔ:m,bi:tn/
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Definition
Adjective: - Damaged by storm: Describes something that has been physically harmed, worn down, or altered by the force of a severe storm. It implies exposure to strong winds, heavy rain, or other violent weather conditions.
Usage
The adjective storm-beaten is used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like 'was' or 'looked') to describe the condition of objects or landscapes. - It typically modifies nouns like coast, cliffs, trees, house, roof, or ship. - It conveys a sense of enduring hardship from nature, often resulting in a worn, rugged, or battered appearance.
Examples
- The old, storm-beaten lighthouse stood defiantly on the headland.
- After the hurricane, the once-beautiful palms looked storm-beaten and ragged.
- They took shelter in a storm-beaten shack on the shore.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative Use: While primarily literal, storm-beaten can be used metaphorically to describe a person who appears worn or aged from enduring life's difficulties.
- Example: His face was like a storm-beaten rock, lined with years of hardship.
Variants and Related Words
- Storm-tossed (adj): Thrown about or agitated by a storm; often used for ships at sea.
- Weather-beaten (adj): Worn or damaged by long exposure to the weather; a broader term than storm-beaten.
- Battered (adj): Damaged by repeated blows or hard use; can be used in similar contexts.
Synonyms
- Battered
- Weather-beaten
- Windswept
- Battered by the storm
Antonyms
- Sheltered
- Pristine
- Unspoiled
- Protected
Related Phrases and Idioms
- To brave the storm: To endure a storm or a difficult situation courageously.
- Example: The storm-beaten sailors had braved many storms.
- The calm after the storm: A peaceful period following a turbulent one.
- Example: The storm-beaten village enjoyed the calm after the storm.
Adjective
- damaged by storm