blusterous

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blusterous

/ˈblʌst(ə)ɹəs/

adjective more blusterous · most blusterous · blustrous

of wind Blowing in loud and abrupt bursts. […] wee see a strong and sturdie Oke to stande stiffe and immo∣uable against the blustrous blastes of fierce windes […]
Similar: blustery, gusty
Accompanied by strong wind. [I]t seemed entirely right and fitting that the wind sang and sobbed in the poplar tops, and in the lulls of it, sudden spirts of rain spattered the already dusty roads, on that blusterous March day when Edward and I awaited, on the station platform, the arrival of the new tutor.
Similar: blowy, blustery, breezy, squally, stormy, tempestuous, windy
of a person Pompous or arrogant, especially in one's speech; given to outbursts. The antient Heroes were illustrious / For being benigne, and not blustrous, / Against a vanquisht foe: […]
Similar: blustering, blustery, swaggering
Characterized by strong or violent emotion; not calm, stable or orderly. Now, mild may be thy life! / For a more blustrous birth had never babe: / Quiet and gentle thy conditions! for / Thou art the rudeliest welcome to this world / That ever was prince's child. Happy what follows!
Similar: stormy, tempestuous, turbulent

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@misc{blusterous_2026,
  title = {blusterous},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/blusterous},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}