gusty

adjective

Definition of gustynext
as in windy
marked by strong wind or more wind than usual watch out for gusty conditions as the storm blows in

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Recent Examples of gusty These storms may contain gusty winds, hail, and heavy downpours. — Lauren Bostwick, CBS News, 12 July 2026 Future iterations will feature advanced wings capable of twisting and steering, allowing the drone to navigate gusty winds and choppy coastal waves. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 9 July 2026 Drought and unusually hot, gusty winds that reached up to 60 mph over the weekend have transformed the area into a tinderbox where more than 28,000 acres have already been scorched. — Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 Hundreds of firefighters have been arriving in the arid state to battle new starts as well as those that have been growing because of what forecasters called critical fire weather — dangerously low humidity levels, warm temperatures and gusty winds. — ABC News, 27 June 2026 As the front passes Friday and more cold air rushes on Saturday, winds will be gusty across the region upwards of 20 mph both Friday and Saturday afternoon. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 However gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusty
  1. windy
  2. blustery
  3. breezy
Adjective
  • While the cause of the crash is unknown, weather conditions around the time were windy, with ground-level gusts out of the south at 20 mph and rain showers moving into the area.
    — Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • Packing all the necessary gear, fuel, cookware, and trying to keep a flame alive in windy conditions can turn even a simple meal into quite a bit of work.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 July 2026
Definition of windy
Adjective
  • The temperature has long been too cold for sandals and shorts; the blustery autumn wind is no substitute for cosy rays of summer sun.
    — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 July 2026
  • But his brief remarks saluting the fallen soldiers were quickly followed by his usual blustery insistence that the war was going well.
    — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026
Definition of blustery
Adjective
  • The adjustable drawstring waist creates a customizable fit, while the breezy, relaxed silhouette pairs effortlessly with everything from simple tank tops to button-down shirts.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Today will be a little less breezy than yesterday, but a northwest wind will continue to bring in comfortable/dry air across our region.
    — Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 30 July 2026
Definition of breezy

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