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 However gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. — Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2026 The story heading into this weekend will be the rising temperatures and gusty winds. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 26 June 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gusty
  1. windy
  2. blustery
  3. breezy
Adjective
  • When not taking in views of Kansas City, guests can also play pool at two tables, as long as a windy KC day doesn’t skew the game.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026
  • The Italic Sophia Cashmere Quarter Zip Pullover is a chic way to stay comfortable when the AC is blasting in the hotel or during a windy walk on the beach at night.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of windy
Adjective
  • Editor-in-chief Ned Sampson (Domhnall Gleeson) is a mix of blustery Michael Scott naivete and Jim Halpert everyman likability in his attempts to resurrect the struggling Toledo Truth Teller.
    — Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
  • The blustery weather comes on the heels of an EF-1 tornado that ripped through the town of Freeland, Michigan, about 13 miles north of Saginaw, on Tuesday afternoon.
    — Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 10 June 2026
Definition of blustery
Adjective
  • There’s a breezy beach dress for $6, as well as a travel tote complete with a matching accessory.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • For a fresh summer look, opt for breezy blue satin slip dress for summer cocktails.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 2 July 2026
Definition of breezy

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