porywisty

Porywisty is a Polish adjective that describes something characterized by sudden, strong gusts or bursts. It is most commonly used to describe wind, indicating a forceful and intermittent blowing. A porywisty wiatr, for instance, would be a strong, gusty wind that changes in intensity and direction abruptly. The term can also be applied metaphorically to other phenomena that exhibit similar suddenness and intensity. For example, emotions could be described as porywiste if they are sudden and overwhelming. Similarly, a porywisty deszcz would be a heavy, driving rain that comes down in bursts. The word conveys a sense of uncontrolled and powerful force, often associated with a lack of steadiness or predictability. It suggests a dynamic quality, a departure from a calm or steady state. The etymology of the word is linked to the verb "porywać," which means to snatch, to tear away, or to carry off, reinforcing the idea of sudden, forceful movement.