gusty
Blowing in bursts
Gusty describes wind that comes in sudden bursts rather than blowing steadily: a gusty autumn day, gusty conditions made the landing difficult.
By extension, gusty can characterize anything that surges unpredictably—gusty applause, gusty laughter.
The word suggests energy and irregularity rather than sustained force.
Wildly, coldly windy
- windyFull of moving air
- squallBrief, violent windstorm
- galeSevere sustained wind
- stormyMarked by violent weather
howling · turbulent · buffeting · breezy · brisk · blowing · tempestuous · draughty
Occurring at irregular intervals
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
- erraticLacking regularity or consistency
- fitfulIrregular and spasmodic
- sporadicOccurring irregularly, infrequently
sudden · bursting · irregular · fluctuating · changeable · capricious · mercurial · shifting
Having great strength
- surgingRising with sudden force
- blastingExplosive material removal
- drivingControlling a vehicle
- fierceViolently intense or aggressive
violent · sweeping · whipping · battering · relentless · intense · strong · wild
Courageous and daring
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
- fieryIntensely hot or passionate
- feistyAggressively spirited
- exuberantIntensely lively and cheerful
lively · animated · vigorous · enthusiastic · spunky · courageous · daring · plucky
blustery
Wildly, coldly windy
stormy · howling · turbulent · buffeting · breezy · brisk · blowing · tempestuous · draughty · whistling
intermittent
Occurring at irregular intervals
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
- erraticLacking regularity or consistency
- fitfulIrregular and spasmodic
sporadic · sudden · bursting · irregular · fluctuating · changeable · capricious · mercurial · shifting · unsteady
powerful
Having great strength
fierce · violent · sweeping · whipping · battering · relentless · intense · strong · wild · raging
bold
Courageous and daring
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
- fieryIntensely hot or passionate
- feistyAggressively spirited
exuberant · lively · animated · vigorous · enthusiastic · spunky · courageous · daring · plucky · audacious
- gust of wind
- wind gustsSudden strong air bursts
- gusty windsVariable, forceful air currents
- gusty conditions
gust, gusts, gusting, gusted, gustily, gustiness, gustier, gustiest