Blowziest: meaning, definitions and examples

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blowziest

 

[ ˈbloʊziest ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description of air

The term 'blowziest' is a superlative form of the adjective 'blowzy.' It typically describes something that is characterized by excessive blowing, often referring to air or wind that is particularly strong or tumultuous. In various contexts, it can allude to weather conditions, where one might describe a storm as being the blowziest of the season. This word is quite rare and not commonly used in everyday language, lending it a unique character when it does appear.

Synonyms

blowzy, gusty, windy

Examples of usage

  • The blowziest wind swept through the valley.
  • He described the blowziest day he had ever experienced.
  • The blowziest gust nearly knocked her off her feet.

Translations

Translations of the word "blowziest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais estonteante

🇮🇳 सबसे भव्य

🇩🇪 am beeindruckendsten

🇮🇩 paling mencolok

🇺🇦 найвражаючий

🇵🇱 najbardziej oszałamiający

🇯🇵 最も衝撃的な

🇫🇷 le plus époustouflant

🇪🇸 el más impresionante

🇹🇷 en çarpıcı

🇰🇷 가장 놀라운

🇸🇦 الأكثر إثارة

🇨🇿 nejohromující

🇸🇰 najohromujúcejší

🇨🇳 最惊人的

🇸🇮 najbolj osupljivo

🇮🇸 mest heillandi

🇰🇿 ең әсерлі

🇬🇪 ყველაზე საოცარი

🇦🇿 ən təsirli

🇲🇽 el más impresionante

Word origin

The word 'blowzy' is believed to have originated in the 19th century, with some etymologists indicating it comes from a blend of the word 'blow' and a suffix typically used for adjectives ('-zy'). Originally, it was used to describe something that looked or seemed disheveled, often related to the effects of wind. As language evolved, the comparative form 'blowzier' was created, eventually leading to the superlative 'blowziest'. Its usage has been primarily colloquial and regional, found in certain dialects of English. The transformation from a descriptor of physical disarray to one of meteorological phenomena illustrates the fluid nature of language and meaning.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,853, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.