Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bluhs-ter]
- /ˈblʌs tər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [bluhs-ter]
- /ˈblʌs tər/
Definitions of blusterous word
- verb without object blusterous to roar and be tumultuous, as wind. 1
- verb without object blusterous to be loud, noisy, or swaggering; utter loud, empty menaces or protests: He blusters about revenge but does nothing. 1
- verb with object blusterous to force or accomplish by blustering: He blustered his way through the crowd. 1
- noun blusterous boisterous noise and violence: the bluster of the streets. 1
- noun blusterous noisy, empty threats or protests; inflated talk: bluff and bluster. 1
- adjective blusterous tending to bluster; blustering. 0
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Origin of blusterous
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; perhaps < Low German blustern, blüstern to blow violently; compare Old Norse blāstr blowing, hissing
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Parts of speech for Blusterous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blusterous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
blusterous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blusterous
adj blusterous
- blustery — Blustery weather is rough, windy, and often rainy, with the wind often changing in strength or direction.
- airy — If a building or room is airy, it has a lot of fresh air inside, usually because it is large.
- gusty — tasty; savory; appetizing.
- stormy — affected, characterized by, or subject to storms; tempestuous: a stormy sea.
- blowing — moving of air
Antonyms for blusterous
adj blusterous
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- still — remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- difficult — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
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