blustery
/ˈblʌstəri/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈblʌstəri/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈblə-st(ə-)rē/ (ame, mw)
blustery — adjective
- blusterypositive
- more blusterycomparative
- most blusterysuperlative
1. describes weather conditions in which strong, forceful winds are blowing, often
describes weather conditions in which strong, forceful winds are blowing, often making it difficult or uncomfortable to be outside
Theo could barely open his umbrella on that cold, blustery morning in Edinburgh.
blustery + morning / day / afternoon — common time collocations
Blustery winds swept across the beach, sending Mei's hat flying into the sea.
Gardeners waited for the blustery weather to pass before they planted the young trees.
Emma wrapped her scarf tightly around her neck as the blustery storm drew closer.
The blustery conditions forced the harbour master to cancel all the morning ferries.
用法筆記
Frequently describes days, mornings, weather, conditions, or storms. Typically modifies nouns related to outdoor settings.
2. describes a person who speaks or behaves in a loud, confident, and somewhat aggr
describes a person who speaks or behaves in a loud, confident, and somewhat aggressive way in order to seem important or impressive
The blustery manager shouted at his team for every small mistake they made.
blustery + role (manager / politician / coach) — typical subject collocation
Amara ignored the blustery politician's boasts and asked for clear answers instead.
Behind his blustery manner, Omar was actually quite shy and unsure of himself.
Minh found it hard to work with such a blustery colleague who never listened.
The coach's blustery speeches at half-time often made the players feel annoyed.
- boisterous
more playful and energetic; less aggressive
- bombastic
focuses on the person's inflated language rather than loudness
- swaggering
emphasises a self-important, arrogant way of moving or speaking
用法筆記
Describes a personality style rather than temporary anger. The person is habitually loud and self-assertive, not just upset in one moment.