bluster

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verb

blus·ter ˈblə-stər How to pronounce bluster (audio)

blustered; blustering ˈblə-st(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce bluster (audio)

intransitive verb

: to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats

brags and blusters but rarely does what he says he'll do

: to blow in stormy noisy gusts

a cold, blustering wind

: to be windy and boisterous

… when autumn blusters and the orchard rocks.

Robert Browning

transitive verb

: to utter with noisy self-assertiveness

"I don't want to hear it!" he blustered.

: to drive or force by blustering

… trying to bluster us into the belief that they are much better than they look.

F. A. Swinnerton

blusterer

ˈblə-stər-ər How to pronounce bluster (audio)

noun

Example Sentences

Verb He brags and blusters, but he never really does what he says he'll do. “I don't want to hear it!” he blustered. The wind blustered through the valley. Noun We were all tired of his macho bluster. all the bluster in the campaign speech was intended to hide a lack of specifics

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Beijing will continue to bluster, threaten military action, and find other ways to show its pique.

Therese Shaheen, National Review, 2 Aug. 2022 The area is frequently hit with fierce storms; fog can roll in suddenly; and winds often bluster at more than 75 miles per hour.

Jeanine Barone, CNN, 22 July 2021 But for all the fear and bluster around Satanism, the actual religion is not well-understood.

Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 31 Mar. 2021 But Johnson likes to bluster his way past the facts, and von der Leyen likes to muster them.

Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2020 The Herald continued to thrive, Bennett continued to bluster, crimes and calamities continued to happen.

James M. Lundberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Mar. 2020 Iran will bluster and threaten, but waging an all-out war with the U.S. would be suicidal, and Iran knows it.

Victor Davis Hanson, National Review, 9 Jan. 2020 At times, the actor’s florid portrayal of the quirky, blustering general evokes, of all people, Frank Morgan’s Wizard of Oz.

Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2019 But as his host blustered, Mr Khan seemed to have little cause for concern.

The Economist, 25 July 2019

Noun

Luis has all the swagger that Julio lacks, and then some, but is also a man out of time (frequently quoting Austin Powers) whose bluster gets him into at least as much trouble as Julio’s cowardice.

Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2022 Producer Will Packer is back with another summer block-bluster curated especially for the culture!

Admin, Essence, 9 Aug. 2022 As the war drags on, Putin’s threats to cut gas supplies to Europe—a looming menace for the winter to come—have begun seeming like far more than bluster.

Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2022 Iacocca’s bluster basically kept the company alive.

Dale Buss, Forbes, 31 July 2022 Goerke too can no longer rely on a too-easy Valkyrie bluster.

Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2022 Redd backs up any bluster with his sizable resume and undeniable legacy.

Josh Niva For The Daily News, Anchorage Daily News, 14 July 2022 Egerton is outstanding, balancing Jimmy’s macho bluster with his growing sense of consequence.

Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2022 That has left the ball in Russia's court, and despite bluster by the country's senior spaceflight official, Dmitry Rogozin, there are no signs of this happening.

Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Mar. 2022 See More

单词	blusterous
释义	bluster 1 of 2 verb blus·ter ˈblə-stər blustered; blustering ˈblə-st(ə-)riŋ intransitive verb 1 : to talk or act with noisy swaggering threats brags and blusters but rarely does what he says he'll do 2 a : to blow in stormy noisy gusts a cold, blustering wind b : to be windy and boisterous … when autumn blusters and the orchard rocks. Robert Browning transitive verb 1 : to utter with noisy self-assertiveness "I don't want to hear it!" he blustered. 2 : to drive or force by blustering … trying to bluster us into the belief that they are much better than they look. F. A. Swinnerton blusterer ˈblə-stər-ər noun bluster 2 of 2 noun 1 : a violent boisterous blowing … the strong breeze driving them was setting up a bluster on the water. Rose Thurburn 2 : violent commotion They do their work without bluster or ostentation. Stanley Walker 3 : loudly boastful or threatening speech growing tired of his macho bluster blusterous ˈblə-st(ə-)rəs adjective blustery ˈblə-st(ə-)rē adjective Synonyms Verb fulminate huff rant rave spout Noun bombast brag braggadocio bull [slang] cockalorum fanfaronade gas gasconade grandiloquence hot air magniloquence rant rodomontade rhodomontade See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Verb He brags and blusters, but he never really does what he says he'll do. “I don't want to hear it!” he blustered. The wind blustered through the valley. Noun We were all tired of his macho bluster. all the bluster in the campaign speech was intended to hide a lack of specifics Recent Examples on the Web Verb Beijing will continue to bluster, threaten military action, and find other ways to show its pique. Therese Shaheen, National Review, 2 Aug. 2022 The area is frequently hit with fierce storms; fog can roll in suddenly; and winds often bluster at more than 75 miles per hour. Jeanine Barone, CNN, 22 July 2021 But for all the fear and bluster around Satanism, the actual religion is not well-understood. Elizabeth Gulino, refinery29.com, 31 Mar. 2021 But Johnson likes to bluster his way past the facts, and von der Leyen likes to muster them. Washington Post, 9 Dec. 2020 The Herald continued to thrive, Bennett continued to bluster, crimes and calamities continued to happen. James M. Lundberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Mar. 2020 Iran will bluster and threaten, but waging an all-out war with the U.S. would be suicidal, and Iran knows it. Victor Davis Hanson, National Review, 9 Jan. 2020 At times, the actor’s florid portrayal of the quirky, blustering general evokes, of all people, Frank Morgan’s Wizard of Oz. Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, 5 Aug. 2019 But as his host blustered, Mr Khan seemed to have little cause for concern. The Economist, 25 July 2019 Noun Luis has all the swagger that Julio lacks, and then some, but is also a man out of time (frequently quoting Austin Powers) whose bluster gets him into at least as much trouble as Julio’s cowardice. Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 11 Aug. 2022 Producer Will Packer is back with another summer block-bluster curated especially for the culture! Admin, Essence, 9 Aug. 2022 As the war drags on, Putin’s threats to cut gas supplies to Europe—a looming menace for the winter to come—have begun seeming like far more than bluster. Vivienne Walt, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2022 Iacocca’s bluster basically kept the company alive. Dale Buss, Forbes, 31 July 2022 Goerke too can no longer rely on a too-easy Valkyrie bluster. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2022 Redd backs up any bluster with his sizable resume and undeniable legacy. Josh Niva For The Daily News, Anchorage Daily News, 14 July 2022 Egerton is outstanding, balancing Jimmy’s macho bluster with his growing sense of consequence. Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 6 July 2022 That has left the ball in Russia's court, and despite bluster by the country's senior spaceflight official, Dmitry Rogozin, there are no signs of this happening. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 30 Mar. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Verb and Noun Middle English blustren, probably from Middle Low German blüsteren First Known Use Verb 15th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1 Noun 1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition bluster 1 of 2 verb blus·ter ˈblə-stər blustered; blustering 1 : to talk or act in a noisy boastful way 2 : to blow hard and noisily strong winds blustering bluster 2 of 2 noun : noisy violent action or speech blusterous adjective as in blustery Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance blustery swaggering bombastic cocky boastful bumptious arrogant braggart supercilious pompous conceited vainglorious egotistic smug haughty snobbish egotistical bragging complacent braggy snooty disdainful egoistic chesty assumptive self-conceited uppish egoistical cavalier uppity biggety snobby huffy domineering self-important self-satisfied pontifical bigheaded prideful vain imperious swellheaded consequential peremptory pretentious overweening toplofty fastuous overconfident self-assertive high-and-mighty assured self-opinionated lofty stuck-up masterful self-asserting important proud high-handed toploftical superior high-hat presumptuous hifalutin lordly highfalutin biggity holier-than-thou self-contented confident selfish self-assured self-dramatizing self-congratulatory self-confident self-adulatory presuming self-glorifying self-gratulatory self-engrossed self-applauding self-centered self-promoting self-affected Antonyms & Near Antonyms modest humble timid diffident uncomplacent unassertive meek egoless unassuming unpretentious bashful sheepish self-doubting self-reproachful self-distrustful shy demure self-reproving self-critical mousy mousey introverted shrinking unarrogant overmodest retiring down-to-earth See More
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