gusty

1 of 2

adjective (1)

ˈgə-stē 

-er/-est

1

a

: blowing in gusts

a gusty wind

: marked by gusts

a characteristic of hurricane winds is their irregular gusty nature

—American Guide Series: Louisiana

gusty weather

: giving forth gusts

a series of gusty explosions

: coming forth in a gust

a gusty sigh

gusty squalls of rage

—Edith Sitwell

b

: marked by outbursts of empty bombastic talk

gusty oratory

—C. G. Bowers

2

: marked by gusto : exhibiting an overabundance of healthy positive often unrefined vigor and enthusiasm

a gusty, warmhearted woman

—Time

a lusty, gusty humor

—New York Times

a gusty love of life

—W. D. Edmonds

gusty

2 of 2

adjective (2)

ˈgü-stē  ˈgə- 

-er/-est

chiefly Scottish

: savory, appetizing

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

gust entry 3 + -y

Adjective (2)

gust entry 1 + -y

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Rhymes for gusty

• crusty
• dusty
• lusty
• musty
• rusty
• trusty