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Bluster
01
loud, noisy commotion or turbulence
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Uncountable
Examples
The bluster in the streets made it hard to hear the announcement.
02
loud or boastful talk or behavior meant to impress or show bravery, often without real courage or substance
Examples
His threats were nothing but bluster.
03
a strong, noisy, and gusty wind, often accompanied by turbulent
Examples
The weather report warned of a bluster expected to sweep through the region, bringing strong winds and unsettled conditions.
to bluster
01
to speak or act in a loud, boastful, or self-important way, often to impress or intimidate others
Intransitive
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
bluster
3rd person singular
blusters
Present participle
blustering
Past simple
blustered
Past participle
blustered
Examples
He blustered about his achievements to anyone who would listen.
02
(of wind) to blow forcefully and noisily
Intransitive
Examples
The cold wind blustered through the narrow streets.
Lexical Tree
blusterous
blustery
bluster
