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

The cut is being pitched as a seasonal transition piece for windy, rainy spring or fall days, when a hood feels like too much but an open lapel is not enough. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

The utilitarian silhouette works as a seasonal transition piece for windy, rainy spring or fall days, according to Vogue. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

As the ceremony approached, windy weather led to some last-minute changes. — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 21 Sep. 2026

The stadium quickly became known for its windy and chilly conditions, with the geographic makeup of the area making the wind gusts significantly higher than other parts of the city. — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 9 Sep. 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