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windy

[ˈwɪndi]

windy Definition

  • 1(of the weather) marked by or exposed to strong winds
  • 2(of a road or path) having many bends and turns

Using windy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "windy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    It's too windy to go outside today.

  • Example

    The road was very windy and narrow.

  • Example

    The kite flew high in the windy sky.

windy Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for windy

Phrases with windy

  • a nickname for the city of Chicago, Illinois

    Example

    I'm planning to visit the Windy City next summer.

  • to hear about something, often before it is officially announced

    Example

    I got wind of the company's plans to lay off employees.

  • talking a lot but not saying anything important or meaningful

    Example

    Don't listen to him, he's just full of hot air.

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Summary: windy in Brief

'Windy' [ˈwɪndi] describes weather conditions that are marked by strong winds, as well as roads or paths that have many bends and turns. It can be used to describe the weather, as in 'It's too windy to go outside today,' or a road, as in 'The road was very windy and narrow.' 'Windy' also has a few phrases associated with it, such as 'windy city,' which is a nickname for Chicago, and 'full of hot air,' which means talking a lot without saying anything important.

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