blustery

/ˈblʌstəɹi/adj
Middle School
1

Blowing in loud and abrupt bursts.

2

Accompanied by strong wind.

3

Pompous or arrogant, especially in one's speech; given to outbursts.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing