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blustered

 

[ ˈblʌstərd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

speaking loudly

To bluster means to speak in a loud, aggressive, or indignant manner, often to show confidence or assertiveness. It typically implies a quality of boastfulness, where the speaker may not be genuinely strong or authoritative but is instead trying to project an image of strength.

Synonyms

blowhard, boast, bully, swagger

Examples of usage

  • He blustered about his achievements at the party.
  • The politician blustered during the debate, trying to intimidate his opponent.
  • She blustered her way through the interview, hoping to impress the panel.
  • Despite blustering loudly, he didn't have any real plans to back it up.

Translations

Translations of the word "blustered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 blustered

🇮🇳 घमंड किया

🇩🇪 geblustert

🇮🇩 menggerutu

🇺🇦 захоплювався

🇵🇱 zgrzytnął

🇯🇵 大声で言った

🇫🇷 s'est vanté

🇪🇸 se jactó

🇹🇷 küstü

🇰🇷 고함쳤다

🇸🇦 تفاخر

🇨🇿 křičel

🇸🇰 vydával sa

🇨🇳 大声喊叫

🇸🇮 pohvalil se

🇮🇸 hrósa

🇰🇿 бұрқырады

🇬🇪 აყვირდა

🇦🇿 bağırdı

🇲🇽 se jactó

Etymology

The term 'bluster' originates from the early 16th century, derived from the Middle English word 'blustren' which means to blow tumultuously or to make a loud sound. The word also has roots in the Old Norse 'blastr', meaning a blast or a rush of wind. Historically, 'bluster' has been used to describe a noisy and aggressive manner of speaking, implying not just volume but also a lack of substance behind the words. Over time, especially in the 19th century, the term evolved to encompass behaviors that exhibit bravado without the backing of real strength or capability. The evolution of the word reflected societal observations about certain personalities, particularly in politics and leadership roles, where loud and aggressive talk was often employed to mask vulnerabilities. Thus, to

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,532 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.