wuthering

British

/ ˈwʌðərɪŋ /

adjective

(of a wind) blowing strongly with a roaring sound
(of a place) characterized by such a sound

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Etymology

Origin of wuthering

variant of whitherin, from whither blow, from Old Norse hvithra; related to hvitha squall of wind, Old English hweothu wind

Example Sentences

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VistaVision cameras have been cranked up for director Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights,” as well as Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s coming film with Tom Cruise.

From The Wall Street Journal

House is the first song released from her contribution to the soundtrack for the new film adaptation of Wuthering Heights, which is set to be released next year.

From BBC

Wuthering Heights will be released in cinemas on 14 February 2026.

From BBC

"When I think of Wuthering Heights, I think of many things," she said.

From BBC

Soon comes the storm of this February’s Wuthering Heights.

From The Wall Street Journal

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