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blustery

[ bluhs-tuh-ree ]

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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.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of blustery¹

bluster ( def ) + -y ¹( def )

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Example Sentences

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While he missed the cut at the blustery Open Championship which followed, the bounce back in 2025 has been impressive.

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One of these sites is the Sunshine Canyon Landfill, a 1,036-acre landfill located in a blustery mountain pass in the northeastern San Fernando Valley where gusts often blow dust and odors into nearby communities.

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Its rich, smooth texture and flavor offers a familiarity that feels especially comforting on a blustery night.

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While it will be windy everywhere it could be very blustery in the south of England as the new year is welcomed in.

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But while conditions may be blustery, visitors shouldn’t expect the same sort of scene depicted in a viral video that’s been making the rounds on social media.

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