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adjective (1)

ˈwin-dē How to pronounce windy (audio)
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as in gusty
marked by strong wind or more wind than usual one particularly windy day should shake the last of the autumn leaves from the trees

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as in rhetorical
marked by the use of impressive-sounding but mostly meaningless words and phrases gave his usual windy speech about working for the common people

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as in rambling
using or containing more words than necessary to express an idea a windy saleswoman who told us a lot more than we wanted to know about vacuum cleaners

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windy

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adjective (2)

ˈwīn-dē How to pronounce windy (audio)
as in winding
marked by a long series of irregular curves a windy little creek

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Recent Examples of windy
Adjective
The hot and windy trend will not be confined to eastern Washington. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026 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 In Spokane, dry, windy conditions converged in what’s known as the wildland-urban interface – an area where neighborhoods have been built into the forests, shrublands and grasslands. — John Abatzoglou, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026 Avoid cleaning on windy days, adds Dewey, to best allow the solution to sit and work. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for windy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for windy
  1. gusty
  2. rhetorical
  3. rambling
  4. winding
  5. blustery
  6. inflated
  7. talkative
  8. curved
Adjective
  • Afternoon relative humidity could fall to just 18–25% along and west of US-281, while south/southwest winds remain gusty.
    — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Some areas will also see gusty winds, with gusts of 35 to 40 mph in the Antelope Valley, according to the weather service.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of gusty
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  • To judge by the vocabulary deployed in its pages, the book belongs in the inner sanctum of literary theory, where the walls are hung with gnarly rhetorical tropes.
    — Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • For one, what South Korea is calling a policy shift is largely rhetorical and little different in substance from the previous approach, says KIDA's Lee Ho-ryung.
    — Se Eun Gong, NPR, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of rhetorical
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  • The chaotic hearing was marked by Castro-Arroyo rambling and frequently interrupting Miami-Dade Circuit Court Judge Ellen Sue Venzer as an interpreter translated the proceeding.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • On the latest episode of The Daily Show, Jon Stewart took aim at Donald Trump‘s rambling speech during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
    — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026
Definition of rambling
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  • Every floor and room is dedicated to specific watch brands and timepieces, featuring bespoke details like watch-hand door handles and winding-crown faucet handles, all crafted by Florentine artisans.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As such, the show takes you on a winding journey of France’s influential craftsmanship and its impact on America via archival looks, dazzling objects, and more modern creations.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 29 May 2026
Definition of winding
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  • Temperatures are expected to average near normal, but quick cold snaps, snow squalls, blustery winds and brief snowy periods are possible.
    — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Its longline fit offers coverage in blustery winds or rain without feeling too bulky in mild temperatures.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of blustery
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  • Criminal groups often mix real information with inflated claims to increase pressure on a company.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • As shoppers navigate an increasingly inflated economy, the cost of a great pair of jeans has climbed alongside it, with premium denim often reaching into the hundreds.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of inflated
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  • Bugs, with his carrot-chomping patter, naturally brought out the character’s talkative side in their occasional matchups.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Bryan, a talkative cat with plenty to say, won both the Conversation Companion category and the show’s Best in Show grand prize.
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of talkative
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  • This pretty T-shirt features a V-neckline, sheer short sleeves, and a curved hem that’s easy to tuck into the waistband of your favorite jeans or pants.
    — Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Shops at North Bridge features retailers occupying a curved arcade that connects Nordstrom to Michigan Avenue.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
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