blustery

[ bluhs-tuh-ree ]
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adjective
  1. characterized by strong, gusty wind:It's a blustery day, with a stiff westerly whipping across the valley keeping the temperature on the cool side.

  2. full of bravado and empty boasts, threats, or protests:Without these two arrogant, blustery leaders, the two sides would likely have solved their problems and worked things out.

Origin of blustery

1
  • Also blus·ter·ous [bluhs-tuh-ruhs] /ˈblʌs tə rəs/ .

Other words from blustery

  • blus·ter·ous·ly, adverb
  • un·blus·ter·ous, adjective
  • un·blus·ter·ous·ly, adverb

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