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Synonyms & Similar Words
gusty
breezy
blowy
airy
blustery
stormy
tempestuous
turbulent
wild
rough
rugged
harsh
inclement
unsettled
volatile
changeable
unpredictable
capricious
mercurial
variable
inconstant
fickle
breezy
blowy
squally
squallish
blastful
howling
whistling
sighing
murmuring
whispering
moaning
roaring
blasting
buffeting
pummeling
Meaning of Windy
The primary meaning of "Windy" refers to weather characterized by a strong and often unpleasant wind.
Definitions
- Having or characterized by a strong and often unpleasant wind
- Talking or writing at excessive length, especially about trivial matters
- (In sports, especially boxing) having a limited amount of breath or energy
Etymology of Windy
The word "Windy" has its roots in Old English and Germanic languages, with "wind" being derived from the Proto-Germanic word "windiz" and the Proto-Indo-European word "we-" which meant "to blow"
Historically, the term has been used to describe weather conditions and has evolved to include figurative uses, such as describing someone who talks excessively
Example Uses
- The weather forecast predicted a windy day, so we decided to cancel the picnic
- The old man was known for being windy and would often talk for hours about his life stories
- After running the marathon, she felt windy and had to sit down to catch her breath