Blustering: meaning, definitions and examples

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blustering

 

[ หˆblสŒstษ™rษชล‹ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bufรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคฐเฅเคœเคจเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช toben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendengus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ะธะผะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krzyczeฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ†ใ‚‹ใ•ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bruyante

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rugido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผrรผltรผcรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ํ•จ์น˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุตุงุฎุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hล™mฤ›t

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ burรกcaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ–ง้—น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hrupen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gargandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณาฏั€ั–ะปะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฌแƒฃแƒฎแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™s-kรผylรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.