поры́вистый — meaning in English

English meaning

• fitful adj Marked by sudden convulsions or seizures.
• gusty adj Describes wind that blows in short, strong bursts.
• impetuous adj Acting suddenly and without careful thought, often forcefully.

Senses

поры́вистый is used for these senses in English:

• fitful (by extension) Characterized by sudden bursts of activity with periods of inactivity in between; intermittent, irregular, unsteady.
• gusty Of wind: blowing in gusts; blustery; tempestuous.
• impetuous Characterized by sudden violence or vehemence.

fitful — full definition

1. adj Marked by sudden convulsions or seizures.
2. adj Happening in short, uneven spells, with gaps of no activity in between.

gusty — full definition

1. adj Describes wind that blows in short, strong bursts.
2. adj Marked by, or appearing as, sudden bursts of strong expression.
3. adj Pompous and long-winded in speech or writing.

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