English Explanatory Dictionary

blustery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Blowing in loud and abrupt bursts.
  2. Accompanied by strong wind.
  3. Pompous or arrogant, especially in one's speech; given to outbursts.

Pronunciation

/ˈblʌstəɹi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-blustery.wav

Word forms

blustery more blustery most blustery

Etymology

From bluster + -y.

Synonyms

blusterous gusty blowy breezy squally stormy tempestuous windy blustering swaggering

Related words

blustering blusterous

Derived words

blusteriness unblustery
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