Gustier: meaning, definitions and examples

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gustier

 

[ ˈɡʌstɪər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather condition

Gustier describes weather conditions that are characterized by strong, sudden bursts of wind. This term is often used to indicate that the wind is not only strong but also varying in intensity, leading to periods of calm followed by sudden gusts.

Synonyms

blustery, breezy, windy.

Examples of usage

  • The forecast predicts gustier winds this afternoon.
  • Sailing can be challenging on gustier days.
  • I struggled to keep my hat on in the gustier conditions.

Translations

Translations of the word "gustier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 gostoso

🇮🇳 स्वादिष्ट

🇩🇪 schmackhaft

🇮🇩 lezat

🇺🇦 смачний

🇵🇱 smaczny

🇯🇵 美味しい

🇫🇷 délicieux

🇪🇸 delicioso

🇹🇷 lezzetli

🇰🇷 맛있는

🇸🇦 لذيذ

🇨🇿 lahodný

🇸🇰 chutný

🇨🇳 美味的

🇸🇮 okusen

🇮🇸 gómsætur

🇰🇿 дәмді

🇬🇪 გემრიელი

🇦🇿 dadlı

🇲🇽 delicioso

Etymology

The word 'gustier' is derived from 'gust', which comes from the Middle English 'guste', meaning a sudden strong breeze or a burst of wind. This word has its roots in the Latin 'gustus', meaning taste or flavor, metaphorically referring to the quick, fleeting sense of wind. Over time, 'gust' evolved in usage to specifically relate to wind phenomena. The comparative form 'gustier' directly relates to its base form 'gust', illustrating a relative intensification of wind conditions. The term is commonly used in meteorology and everyday language to describe particularly breezy conditions, especially in relation to activities like sailing, kite surfing, or even general outdoor plans.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,548, 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.