DRAFTY Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

drafty

adjective

Definition of drafty

as in blustery

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Recent Examples of drafty Chastain suggests using half a pool noodle on the bottom or side of drafty doors to prevent air from leaking. — Kate McKenna, The Spruce, 23 May 2026 And if these characters and their connections are all somewhat hazily defined — dare one say a bit first-drafty — that’s precisely the point. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 May 2026 Avoid drafty windows, air vents, and extreme temperatures. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026 After a few cool, rainy and drafty days, unseasonably warm and sunny weather is on its way to the Boise area. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drafty

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Editor-in-chief Ned Sampson (Domhnall Gleeson) is a mix of blustery Michael Scott naivete and Jim Halpert everyman likability in his attempts to resurrect the struggling Toledo Truth Teller.

— Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 2 July 2026
The blustery weather comes on the heels of an EF-1 tornado that ripped through the town of Freeland, Michigan, about 13 miles north of Saginaw, on Tuesday afternoon.

— Kenton Gewecke, ABC News, 10 June 2026

Definition of blustery

Adjective

Firefighters continue working to strengthen containment lines while protecting homes and critical infrastructure as hot, dry and windy weather keeps fire behavior active.

— Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 13 July 2026
The fire, however, was only 31% contained as of Monday, and was expected to continue to see flare-ups as hot and windy conditions persisted, officials said.

— Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Definition of windy

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Willit Quick-dry Cargo Skort, $14 (originally $19) Amazon’s Outlet is packed with breezy styles under $25 that make getting dressed in the July heat more manageable.

— Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026
Adding a pair of slip-on sandals to a vacation ensemble immediately feels both breezy and stylish.

— India Roby, Glamour, 16 July 2026

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