gust in English
- gust⇄adj. gustable.
- gust⇄gust (1), noun, verb.
- gust⇄gust (2), noun, verb.
(Archaic.) - gust⇄noun 1. a sudden, violent rush of wind.
Ex. A gust upset the small sailboat.
(SYN) squall.
2. a sudden burst of rain, smoke, or sound, usually carried by the wind.
3. (Figurative.) an outburst of anger or other feeling.
E - gust⇄noun 1. taste or liking.
Ex. I had no gust to antiquities (Daniel Defoe).
2. a pleasing flavor.
Ex. The whole vegetable tribe have lost their gust with me (Charles Lamb).
3. keen enjoyment; zest.
Ex. He drinks his simple b - gust⇄v.i. to blow in gusts.
Ex. With the northwesterly wind gusting up to 25 m.p.h., yesterday's race ... had to be shortened (London Times). - gust⇄v.t. to taste; relish.
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Gust
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/ɡʌst/
Definitions
- (Noun) A sudden strong rush of wind.
- (Noun) A sudden burst of something like emotion, laughter, or sound.
- (Verb) To blow or move in sudden strong bursts.
Usage Examples
- "A strong gust of wind blew her hat off."
- "He spoke with a gust of enthusiasm."
- "The wind gusted through the trees, making the branches sway violently."
Etymology
Derived from Old Norse "gustr," meaning "a blast of wind," related to Old Swedish "gust" and Middle Low German "gusten."
Synonyms
- Blast
- Burst
- Blow
- Surge
- Rush
Antonyms
- Calm
- Stillness
- Breeze (for strong gusts)
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | Bourrasque | /bu.ʁask/ |
| Spanish | Ráfaga | /ˈra.fa.ɣa/ |
| German | Böe | /bøː/ |
| Russian | Порыв (Poryv) | /pɐˈrɨf/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 阵风 (Zhènfēng) | /ʈʂən˥˩ fəŋ˥/ |
| Hindi | झोंका (Jhonka) | /dʒʱoːŋ.kɑː/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In American and British English, "gust" is typically pronounced as /ɡʌst/. Some dialects may slightly lengthen the vowel sound.
Historical Usage
The word "gust" has been used in English since the 16th century, primarily referring to wind, but later also describing sudden bursts of emotions or actions.
Cultural Nuances
The term "gust" is commonly used in meteorology and poetry. It can also metaphorically describe an intense or sudden feeling, such as "a gust of laughter."
More Information
The word "gust" is frequently used in weather reports and literature to depict sudden, short-lived forces. It can refer to both physical gusts of wind and metaphorical bursts of emotion or energy.