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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Bergé—still blustery and energetic at sixty-eight—flanks Saint Laurent protectively as the two leave their hotel for the ceremony, where the designer is set to receive a lifetime-achievement award.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
But the blustery autumn wind is no substitute for the cozy rays of a summer sun.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026

Definition of blustery

Adjective

Made primarily of nylon with a touch of spandex, these pants are lightweight enough for warm weather yet provide warmth in windy or chilly conditions.

— Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
Parts of Nebraska, Nevada, and the Dakotas are also under red flag warnings due to the ongoing hot, dry and windy conditions.

— Michelle Simmons, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of windy

Adjective

She’s gone for unexpected pairings and silhouettes, including a blazer with satin short shorts, voluminous detached sleeves, and a chainmail-like armor made breezy through fringe.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Shop my cart below, including breezy cotton and fall-ready velvet picks.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

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