Blustering: meaning, definitions and examples
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blustering
[ หblสstษrษชล ]
behavior, weather
Blustering refers to a loud, aggressive, or boastful manner. It often describes someone who is overbearing or self-important, typically speaking in a forceful or blustery way. In the context of weather, it can also describe strong winds that cause tumultuous conditions.
Synonyms
blustery, boisterous, braggart, stormy.
Examples of usage
- The blustering wind nearly knocked me off my feet.
- His blustering speech made him seem more arrogant than confident.
- The blustering storm prevented us from going outside.
- She dismissed his blustering comments with a roll of her eyes.
Translations
Translations of the word "blustering" in other languages:
๐ต๐น bufรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฐเฅเคเคจเคพ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช toben
๐ฎ๐ฉ mendengus
๐บ๐ฆ ะณัะธะผะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ krzyczeฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใใ
๐ซ๐ท bruyante
๐ช๐ธ rugido
๐น๐ท gรผrรผltรผcรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ํจ์น๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุตุงุฎุจ
๐จ๐ฟ hลmฤt
๐ธ๐ฐ burรกcaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๅง้น
๐ธ๐ฎ hrupen
๐ฎ๐ธ gargandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณาฏััะปะดะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฌแฃแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sษs-kรผylรผ
๐ฒ๐ฝ ruido
Etymology
The word 'blustering' originates from the Middle English term 'blusteren', which means 'to blow or puff'. The root is connected to the Old Norse word 'blastr', meaning 'to blow' or 'to make a loud noise'. Over time, 'blustering' evolved to not only refer to physical wind or noise but also to describe a certain type of behavior characterized by loudness and intimidation. By the 16th century, it began to be associated more with people who speak in an overbearing manner, especially in a boastful or aggressive way. Today, it captures both the turbulent aspects of nature and the bombastic personality traits of individuals.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #28,469, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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