Definitions
- Describing a sudden and strong burst of wind. - Referring to a windy condition with sudden gusts of wind. - Talking about the intensity of wind that comes in short bursts.
- Describing a windy condition with strong gusts of wind. - Referring to a cold and windy weather with strong gusts of wind. - Talking about the intensity of wind that is accompanied by cold weather.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe windy conditions.
- 2Both words suggest a level of intensity in the wind.
- 3Both words can be used to describe weather conditions.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Gusting emphasizes sudden and strong bursts of wind, while blustery suggests a more sustained and consistent level of wind intensity.
- 2Temperature: Blustery often implies cold weather, while gusting does not have a temperature connotation.
- 3Duration: Blustery suggests a longer-lasting windy condition, while gusting implies a shorter and more sporadic occurrence.
- 4Sound: Blustery can also imply a loud and noisy wind, while gusting does not have a sound connotation.
- 5Usage: Gusting is more commonly used as a verb, while blustery is more commonly used as an adjective.
Remember this!
Gusting and blustery are synonyms that both describe windy conditions with a level of intensity. However, gusting emphasizes sudden and strong bursts of wind, while blustery suggests a more sustained and consistent level of wind intensity, often accompanied by cold weather. Blustery can also imply a loud and noisy wind, while gusting does not have a sound connotation. Gusting is more commonly used as a verb, while blustery is more commonly used as an adjective.
