Antonyms for blusterous

Grammar : Adj

Spell : bluhs-ter

Phonetic Transcription : ˈblʌs tər

Definition of blusterous

Origin : late 14c., from a Low German source, e.g. Middle Low German blüstren "to blow violently," East Frisian blüstern "to bluster" (see blow (v.1)). Related: Blustered; blustering.

As in noisy : adj very loud and unharmonious in sound
As in obstreperous : adj noisy
As in breezy : adj windy

Example sentences :

He was blusterous and garrulous and, to Burgess' amazement, not at all amused.
Extract from : « New Faces » by Myra Kelly

Blusterous Person (who has forced a cigar on unwilling Club acquaintance).
Extract from : « Punch or the London Charivari, Vol. 158, March 24, 1920. » by Various

It is generally (not always) a more or less crazy idea, but one hails it as an oasis in the desert of blusterous commonplace.
Extract from : « Gems (?) of German Thought » by Various

Thomas Batchgrew's blusterous voice frankly showed acute irritation.
Extract from : « The Price of Love » by Arnold Bennett

A blusterous wind had risen during the day, and still continued to increase.
Extract from : « Two on a Tower » by Thomas Hardy

Hebron is, to use the expressive term of the Newfoundland fishermen, a "blusterous" place.
Extract from : « With the Harmony to Labrador » by Benjamin La Trobe

His blusterous beginning ended in a speculating glance at her mouth.
Extract from : « Rhoda Fleming, Complete » by George Meredith

The miller was a blusterous fellow, who could swear in lusty anger and laugh in boisterous sport in a single breath.
Extract from : « A Son of Hagar » by Sir Hall Caine

In the early March days, when the winds were keen and blusterous, Mr. Williams died; his end was very sudden.
Extract from : « Doctor Luttrell's First Patient » by Rosa Nouchette Carey

Synonyms for blusterous

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