windy

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adjective (1)

ˈwin-dē 

windier; windiest

1

a(1)

: windswept

a windy coast

(2)

: marked by strong wind or by more wind than usual

a windy day

b

: violent, stormy

2

: flatulent sense 1

a windy bellyache

3

a

: verbose, bombastic

a windy politician

b

: lacking substance : empty

windy promises

windily

ˈwin-də-lē 

adverb

windiness

ˈwin-dē-nəs 

noun

windy

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adjective (2)

ˈwīn-dē 

windier; windiest

: winding

a windy path

Synonyms of windy

Adjective (1)

• gusty
• blustery
• breezy
• blowy

Adjective (2)

• winding
• curved
• curving
• twisted
• twisting
• serpentine

Examples of windy in a Sentence

Adjective (1)

one particularly windy day should shake the last of the autumn leaves from the trees

gave his usual windy speech about working for the common people

a windy saleswoman who told us a lot more than we wanted to know about vacuum cleaners

Adjective (2)

a windy little creek

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Instead of executing a sweeping blackout, operators can use these cameras and automated smart switches to isolate the high-risk span in a windy canyon while keeping the lights safely on for the surrounding town. — Jasmine Garland, The Conversation, 7 July 2026

Kitesurfing is also available during windy season, June through September. — Ariel Leve, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

When not taking in views of Kansas City, guests can also play pool at two tables, as long as a windy KC day doesn’t skew the game. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

The Italic Sophia Cashmere Quarter Zip Pullover is a chic way to stay comfortable when the AC is blasting in the hotel or during a windy walk on the beach at night. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 5 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Adjective (2)

1757, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for windy

• hindi
• indie
• lindy
• sindhi

Kids Definition

windy

adjective

ˈwin-dē

windier; windiest

1

: having strong winds

a windy prairie

2

: marked by or given to too much talk

a windy speaker

windiness noun