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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 bursts
Familiarity information: BLUSTEROUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
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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