wuthering

British  

/ ˈwʌðərɪŋ /

adjective

1. (of a wind) blowing strongly with a roaring sound

2. (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

Emerald Fennell’s “Wuthering Heights” adaptation has been raising eyebrows and dividing prospective viewers since it was first announced.

From Salon

Will her ‘Wuthering Heights’ wind up being a juicy but familiar adaptation of the obsessive love affair between newlywed Cathy and her rich and cruel neighbor, Heathcliff?

From Los Angeles Times

Which makes her next release, the soundtrack to Emerald Fennell’s film adaptation of Emily Brontë’s “Wuthering Heights”—the film and album come out on Feb. 13—such an intriguing proposition.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s far from “Wuthering Heights,” to be sure, but every bit as cinematic.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, Charli XCX is following up Brat with her soundtrack to Emerald Fennell's movie adaptation of Wuthering Heights; while Lana Del Rey's long-delayed country album is supposed to arrive at the start of 2026.

From BBC