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- [bluhs-ter]
- /ˈblʌs tər/
- /ˈblʌs.tər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bluhs-ter]
- /ˈblʌs tər/
Definitions of blustery word
- adjective blustery Blustery weather is rough, windy, and often rainy, with the wind often changing in strength or direction. 3
- verb without object blustery to roar and be tumultuous, as wind. 1
- verb without object blustery to be loud, noisy, or swaggering; utter loud, empty menaces or protests: He blusters about revenge but does nothing. 1
- verb with object blustery to force or accomplish by blustering: He blustered his way through the crowd. 1
- noun blustery boisterous noise and violence: the bluster of the streets. 1
- noun blustery noisy, empty threats or protests; inflated talk: bluff and bluster. 1
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Origin of blustery
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; perhaps < Low German blustern, blüstern to blow violently; compare Old Norse blāstr blowing, hissing
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Parts of speech for Blustery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blustery popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blustery
adj blustery
- windy — accompanied or characterized by wind: a windy day.
- gusty — tasty; savory; appetizing.
- turbulent — being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed: turbulent feelings or emotions.
- inclement — (of the weather, the elements, etc.) severe, rough, or harsh; stormy.
- raging — angry fury; violent anger (sometimes used in combination): a speech full of rage; incidents of road rage.
Antonyms for blustery
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