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صهتم

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root describes intensity, harshness, and unyieldingness, particularly in relation to a person's character or demeanor. It can also refer to a severe or intense sound.

Derived headwords

صَهْتَمadjective
  1. 1.
    Intense, harsh, unyieldingclassical

    Describing a person who is severe, harsh, and unyielding in their disposition or demeanor. It implies a stern and unapproachable nature.

صَهْتَمadjective
  1. 1.
    Severe, intense (sound)classical

    Referring to a severe or intense sound, possibly a loud or overwhelming noise.

صَهْتَمadjective
  1. 1.
    Unwavering, steadfastclassical

    Describing someone whose face does not turn away or waver, implying steadfastness or determination.

صَهْتَمadjective
  1. 1.
    Of difficult natureclassical

    Characterized by a difficult or unyielding disposition.

Parallel reading

رجل صهتم شديد عسر لا يرتد وجهه
A man, ṣahtm, severe, difficult, whose face does not turn away.
وهو مثل الصهميم
And it is like al-ṣamīm.
فعدا على الركبان، غير مهلل
So he attacked the riders, not shouting out.
بهراوة، سلس الخليقة، صهتم
With a club, easy-natured, ṣahtm.