B2 noun Neutral

blustery

/ˈblʌs.tər.i/

Describes weather conditions characterized by strong, irregular gusts of wind, often occurring during autumn or spring. It implies a sense of turbulence and noise caused by the wind rather than a steady breeze.

Examples

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1

The children struggled to fly their kites on such a blustery afternoon.

The children struggled to fly their kites on such a windy and gusty afternoon.

2

The outdoor commencement was moved inside due to the blustery conditions and risk of rain.

The outdoor graduation was moved inside due to the windy conditions and risk of rain.

3

It’s a bit blustery out there, so you might want to wear a scarf.

It’s a bit windy and cold out there, so you might want to wear a scarf.

Word Family

Noun
bluster
Verb
bluster
Adverb
blusteringly
Adjective
blustery
Related
blusteriness
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Memory Tip

Think of the 'B' in Blustery as a Big Balloon Blowing in the wind.

Quick Quiz

Despite the ______ winds, the pilot managed to land the small plane safely.

Correct!

The correct answer is: blustery

Examples

1

The children struggled to fly their kites on such a blustery afternoon.

everyday

The children struggled to fly their kites on such a windy and gusty afternoon.

2

The outdoor commencement was moved inside due to the blustery conditions and risk of rain.

formal

The outdoor graduation was moved inside due to the windy conditions and risk of rain.

3

It’s a bit blustery out there, so you might want to wear a scarf.

informal

It’s a bit windy and cold out there, so you might want to wear a scarf.

4

The study concludes that blustery coastal environments significantly affect the nesting habits of local seabirds.

academic

The study concludes that windy coastal environments significantly affect the nesting habits of local seabirds.

5

Our logistics team reported that the blustery weather at the port delayed the unloading of several containers.

business

Our logistics team reported that the windy weather at the port delayed the unloading of several containers.

Word Family

Noun
bluster
Verb
bluster
Adverb
blusteringly
Adjective
blustery
Related
blusteriness

Common Collocations

blustery winds strong, gusty winds
blustery autumn day a windy day in the fall
blustery conditions weather circumstances involving high winds
blustery showers rain accompanied by strong gusts of wind
cold and blustery chilly and very windy weather

Common Phrases

a blustery day

a day with strong, irregular winds

blustery weather

windy and turbulent weather

bluster and brag

to talk loudly and aggressively (related to the verb form)

Often Confused With

blustery vs boisterous

Blustery refers to windy weather, whereas boisterous refers to noisy, energetic, or rowdy behavior in people.

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Usage Notes

Blustery is almost exclusively used to describe weather or the physical environment. While its root verb 'bluster' can describe aggressive human speech, 'blustery' rarely describes a person's personality.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'blustery' as a noun (e.g., 'the blustery was strong'); remember it is an adjective and requires a noun to modify, such as 'blustery wind'.

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'B' in Blustery as a Big Balloon Blowing in the wind.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Middle Dutch 'bluisteren', which means to blow or puff violently.

Grammar Patterns

Attributive adjective: a blustery day Predicative adjective: the weather became blustery
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Cultural Context

Commonly used in literature and weather reports in English-speaking countries like the UK and USA to describe typical transition weather in spring and autumn.

Quick Quiz

Despite the ______ winds, the pilot managed to land the small plane safely.

Correct!

The correct answer is: blustery

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