Gusty: meaning, definitions and examples
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gusty
[ หษกสsti ]
weather conditions
affected by or exposed to strong winds; blustery
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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gusty |
Used to describe sudden and strong bursts of wind that can be intermittent or short-lived.
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blustery |
Describes a situation where the wind is strong, noisy, and can sometimes be unsettling. This word often implies a loud and turbulent atmosphere.
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windy |
Indicates that there is a lot of wind in an area, but it doesn't necessarily mean the wind is extremely strong or accompanied by other weather elements.
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stormy |
Refers to weather that includes or is characterized by a storm, with elements like thunder, lightning, heavy rain, and strong winds.
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Examples of usage
- a gusty day
- gusty winds
- the gusty weather made it difficult to walk
personality
having sudden outbursts of emotion or behavior; volatile
Synonyms
impulsive, tempestuous, volatile.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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gusty |
Use when describing wind that comes in strong, sudden bursts.
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volatile |
Describing someone or something that is unstable and likely to change rapidly, often unpredictably; it can carry a negative implication.
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tempestuous |
Used to describe something stormy, turbulent, or highly emotional; often used metaphorically for relationships or situations.
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impulsive |
Describing actions taken without forethought, often emotionally driven, and can be either positive or negative but typically leans towards negative.
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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:
๐ต๐น ventoso
๐ฎ๐ณ เคคเฅเค เคนเคตเคพ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช windig
๐ฎ๐ฉ berangin
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒััััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ wietrzny
๐ฏ๐ต ้ขจใๅผทใ
๐ซ๐ท venteux
๐ช๐ธ ventoso
๐น๐ท rรผzgarlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐ๋์ด ์ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงุตู
๐จ๐ฟ vฤtrnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ veternรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้ฃ็
๐ธ๐ฎ vetroven
๐ฎ๐ธ vindasamt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kรผlษkli
๐ฒ๐ฝ ventoso
Etymology
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.
See also: gust.