Blusterous
adj ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Tending to bluster.; Blowing in loud and abrupt bursts.
"[…] wee see a strong and sturdie Oke to stande stiffe and immo∣uable against the blustrous blastes of fierce windes […]"
- 2 Tending to bluster.; Accompanied by strong wind.
"[I]t seemed entirely right and fitting that the wind sang and sobbed in the poplar tops, and in the lulls of it, sudden spirts of rain spattered the already dusty roads, on that blusterous March day when Edward and I awaited, on the station platform, the arrival of the new tutor."
- 3 Tending to bluster.; Pompous or arrogant, especially in one's speech; given to outbursts.
"The antient Heroes were illustrious / For being benigne, and not blustrous, / Against a vanquisht foe: […]"
- 4 Tending to bluster.; Characterized by strong or violent emotion; not calm, stable or orderly.
"Now, mild may be thy life! / For a more blustrous birth had never babe: / Quiet and gentle thy conditions! for / Thou art the rudeliest welcome to this world / That ever was prince's child. Happy what follows!"
- 1 blowing in violent and abrupt bursts wordnet
Example
More examples"[…] wee see a strong and sturdie Oke to stande stiffe and immo∣uable against the blustrous blastes of fierce windes […]"
Etymology
From bluster + -ous.
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