Synonyms for

Blowing

Verb / ˈbləʊɪŋ / Another word for blowing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of moving air or making something move with air.

Synonyms & similar words

blow gas muff bobble drift bollix fumble bodge float brag spoil fluff vaunt bungle botch bluster tout conserve mishandle gasconade fellate boast waste squander bumble airing draft exhalation gust puff waft whiff blast breeze current ventilation wind breath exhaust fan flutter huff inflation outburst sigh

Synonyms by register

Formal

ventilating exhausting expelling

Informal

puffing wheezing huffing

Literary

wafting breathing sighing

Antonyms

stopping ceasing halting stillness calm quiet

Common collocations

  • blowing in the wind
  • blowing a fuse
  • blowing off steam
  • blowing the whistle
  • blowing my mind
  • blowing a kiss
  • blowing out candles

Word family

noun blow
verb blow
adjective blown
adverb blowingly

Usage note

The word 'blowing' can refer to the movement of air or to a strong emotional outburst. Be mindful of the context to avoid confusion.

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Example sentences

  1. The wind is blowing my hair in my face.
  2. She is blowing up a balloon.
  3. He is blowing on the soup to cool it down.
  4. The fans are blowing air conditioning into the room.
  5. The whistle is blowing for the end of the game.

Quotes

  • The wind is blowing through my hair, and I feel alive in this moment.
  • A baby's laughter is like the sound of fresh wind blowing through the leaves of a tree.
  • The sound of wind blowing through a bamboo forest is something you can never forget.

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