Synonyms

blustery

American

[bluhs-tuh-ree] / ˈblʌs tə ri /

Also blusterous

adjective

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.
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.

Other Word Forms

blusterously adverb
unblusterous adjective
unblusterously adverb

Etymology

Origin of blustery

bluster ( def. ) + -y ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Strong northerly winds will sweep across the country, bringing blustery showers of rain, sleet, and hail, with snow over higher ground.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Sometimes the blustery weather can distract play, as a takeaway food bag blowing onto the main stadium court during Grigor Dimitrov’s first-round victory against Terence Atmane did on Thursday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2026

It comes off loud, blustery, and overconfident, as if to signal a blasé disengagement with the incredible stakes of the moment.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

Tokyo Olympic champion Korda, a two-time major winner, called her Saturday 64 in blustery and cold conditions among her greatest career rounds.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

“I’m sorry,” he told Fleur, one blustery April evening as he helped her prepare dinner.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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