blustery
adjective
Simple meaning
Blowing in loud and abrupt bursts.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
bluhstereeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈblʌstɚi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Blowing in loud and abrupt bursts.
Accompanied by strong wind.
of a person
Pompous or arrogant, especially in one's speech; given to outbursts.
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This meaning: Blowing in loud and abrupt bursts.
Used this way, blustery is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It comes across as direct, sometimes bluntly so.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Sudden and forceful
- Usage feel
- Blunt and forceful
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Synonyms
Sense: blowing in loud and abrupt bursts
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