Gusty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡʌs.ti/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Gusty is an adjective meaning Of wind: blowing in gusts; blustery; tempestuous.
Meaning
Of wind: blowing in gusts; blustery; tempestuous.
More Meanings
- (figuratively) Characterized by or occurring in instances of sudden strong expression.
- (figuratively) Bombastic, verbose.
- With gusto.
Example Sentences
'No, no, no,' she said. 'Who could be disloyal to you, Miss?' And then the gusty tears came.
“I am a man of few words,” shouted a red-necked House member as he started his second hour of a gusty speech.
Back then, it was the conservative backlash to canon reformation that blew hot with the gusty rhetoric of politics.
The spirit becomes an ingrained part of one's life, not subject to gusty moods and feelings, but a habitual part of life.
Word Forms
- gustier
- gustiest
Synonyms for gusty
Depending on context, synonyms include blusterous, blustery, blustering, stormy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blustery, stormy, blusterous, blustering, drafty, squally.
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