windy

adjective
UK: /ˈwɪndi/
US: /ˈwɪndi/

  1. With a lot of wind.

    1. It's very windy today, so hold onto your hat.
    2. The forecast says it will be windy this afternoon, making sailing dangerous.

  2. Exposed to or characterized by strong winds.

    1. We chose a sheltered spot because the beach was too windy.
    2. The summit is a windy place where few plants can survive for very long.

  3. Using or containing many unnecessary words.

    1. His speech was a bit windy and hard to follow at times.
    2. The politician gave a windy explanation that avoided the main issue completely.

Synonyms

breezy stormy wordy long-winded

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "windy" in English means: With a lot of wind., Exposed to or characterized by strong winds., Using or containing many unnecessary words..

The phonetic transcription of "windy" is /ˈwɪndi/ in British English and /ˈwɪndi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "windy": breezy, stormy, wordy, long-winded.

Example usage of "windy": "It's very windy today, so hold onto your hat.". More examples on the page.