порывистый — meaning in English

English meaning

• fitful adj Characterized by fits (convulsions or seizures).
• gusty adj Of wind: blowing in gusts; blustery; tempestuous.
• impetuous adj Acting suddenly and without careful thought, often forcefully.

Senses

порывистый 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 Characterized by fits (convulsions or seizures).
2. adj Characterized by sudden bursts of activity with periods of inactivity in between; intermittent, irregular, unsteady.

gusty — full definition

1. adj Of wind: blowing in gusts; blustery; tempestuous.
2. adj Characterized by or occurring in instances of sudden strong expression.
3. adj Bombastic, verbose.

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