windswept

adjective

wind·​swept ˈwin(d)-ˌswept 

: swept by or as if by wind

Examples of windswept in a Sentence

The sailors looked windswept and tired.

Recent Examples on the Web

Raw renewable energy in the windswept steppes of Inner Mongolia is now directly powering ocean-crossing cargo behemoths. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2026

There’s also a vast, vibrant sea, windswept volcanic plains, and a food culture that draws on the island’s rich heritage and maritime setting. — Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

In addition to Nyx’s resonant vocals, the classic costumes, flowing shawls and windswept hair of the real Nicks will transport audiences back in time. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

August Barron was one of the breakout shows of the season; this windswept look will surely find its way onto the right red carpet. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for windswept

• accept
• adept
• except
• inept
• precept
• sidestepped
• transept
• crept
• kept
• leaped
• leapt
• prepped

Kids Definition

windswept

adjective

wind·​swept -ˌswept 

: disturbed by or as if by wind

a windswept beach