gusty

¹ American  

[guhs-tee, goos-tee] / ˈgʌs ti, ˈgʊs ti /

adjective

Chiefly Scot.

gustier, gustiest

1. tasty; savory; appetizing.

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gusty ² American  

[guhs-tee] / ˈgʌs ti /

adjective

gustier, gustiest

1. blowing or coming in gusts, as wind, rain, or storms.

2. affected or marked by gusts of wind, rain, etc..

   a gusty day.

3. occurring or characterized by sudden bursts or outbursts, as sound or laughter.

4. full of meaningless, pretentious talk.

   gusty speechmaking.

5. vigorous; hearty; zestful.

   a gusty woman.

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gusty British  

/ ˈɡʌstɪ /

adjective

1. blowing or occurring in gusts or characterized by blustery weather

   a gusty wind

2. given to sudden outbursts, as of emotion or temperament

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Other Word Forms

• gustily adverb
• gustiness noun

Etymology

Origin of gusty¹

First recorded in 1715–25; gust ² + -y ¹

Origin of gusty¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; gust ¹ + -y ¹; gusty ¹ def. 5 perhaps gust(o) + -y ¹

Example Sentences

A storm is expected to bring rain and snow to the Los Angeles area this weekend, with gusty winds and possible flooding possible in burn scar areas, forecasters said.

From Los Angeles Times

The latest storm will usher in gusty wind, more precipitation and possible flooding in burn scar areas.

From Los Angeles Times

Strong and gusty south westerly winds are also expected throughout Sunday, worsening conditions.

From BBC

There will also be some gusty winds, especially around coastal areas.

From BBC

Hours before the tree fell, the National Weather Service had issued a warning that gusty winds were expected to continue in Los Angeles through Saturday afternoon.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• blustery
• breezy
• stormy