Gusty: meaning, definitions and examples

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gusty

[ ˈɡʌsti ]

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weather conditions

affected by or exposed to strong winds; blustery

Synonyms

blustery, stormy, windy

Examples of usage

a gusty day
gusty winds
the gusty weather made it difficult to walk

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personality

having sudden outbursts of emotion or behavior; volatile

Synonyms

impulsive, tempestuous, volatile

Examples of usage

her gusty temper often led to arguments
a gusty reaction to the news

Translations

Translations of the word "gusty" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ventoso

🇮🇳 तेज हवा वाला

🇩🇪 windig

🇮🇩 berangin

🇺🇦 вітряний

🇵🇱 wietrzny

🇯🇵 風が強い

🇫🇷 venteux

🇪🇸 ventoso

🇹🇷 rüzgarlı

🇰🇷 바람이 센

🇸🇦 عاصف

🇨🇿 větrný

🇸🇰 veterný

🇨🇳 有风的

🇸🇮 vetroven

🇮🇸 vindasamt

🇰🇿 желді

🇬🇪 ქარიანი

🇦🇿 küləkli

🇲🇽 ventoso

Word origin

The word 'gusty' originated from the Middle English word 'gusti', which meant 'taste, enjoyment, or pleasure'. Over time, its meaning evolved to describe strong winds or sudden outbursts of emotion. The term is often used in weather forecasts to indicate windy conditions. The association between gusty winds and sudden bursts of emotion reflects the dynamic nature of this word.