blustery
|blus/ter/y|
B1
/ˈblʌstəri/
strong winds
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blustery' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'blustren,' where 'bluster' meant 'to blow violently.'
Historical Evolution
'blustren' transformed into the modern English word 'blustery' through gradual phonetic changes.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to blow violently,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'characterized by strong winds.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35