SINCE 1828
windy
adjective (1)
\ ˈwin-dē
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windier;
windiest
Definition of windy
(Entry 1 of 2)
windy
adjective (2)
\ ˈwīn-dē
\
\
windier;
windiest
Definition of windy (Entry 2 of 2)
: winding
a windy path
Other Words from windy
Adjective (1)
windily
\ ˈwin-də-lē
\
adverb
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adverb
windiness
\ ˈwin-dē-nəs
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noun
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noun
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7 Words in the Wind
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windy
adjective
\ ˈwin-dē
\
\
windier;
windiest
Kids Definition of windy
: having much or strong wind
a windy day a windy city
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