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BLUSTEROUS

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does blusterous mean? 

BLUSTEROUS (adjective)
  The adjective BLUSTEROUS has 1 sense:

1. blowing in violent and abrupt burstsplay

  Familiarity information: BLUSTEROUS used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


BLUSTEROUS (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Blowing in violent and abrupt bursts

Synonyms:

blustering; blusterous; blustery

Context example:

a gusty storm with strong sudden rushes of wind

Similar:

stormy ((especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion)

Derivation:

bluster (a violent gusty wind)


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