Drafty

Pronunciation: /ˈdræfti/

Definitions of drafty

adjective describing something that has currents of air flowing through it, often causing a chill

Example Sentences

A1 The old house was very drafty in the winter.

A2 She wrapped herself in a blanket to stay warm in the drafty room.

B1 The drafty windows made it hard to keep the room at a comfortable temperature.

B2 Despite the drafty conditions, they decided to stay in the cabin for the weekend.

C1 The drafty attic was filled with old furniture and cobwebs.

C2 The drafty castle had been abandoned for years, but still held a certain charm.

Examples of drafty in a Sentence

formal The old house was quite drafty, with cold air seeping in through the windows.

informal I always feel chilly in this drafty room, we should get some weather stripping.

slang This place is so drafty, I can feel the cold air coming in from everywhere.

figurative His argument was full of holes, like a drafty old building with no insulation.

Grammatical Forms of drafty

• past tense: drafted
• plural: drafties
• comparative: draftier
• superlative: draftiest
• present tense: draft
• future tense: will draft
• perfect tense: have drafted
• continuous tense: is drafting
• singular: drafty
• positive degree: drafty
• infinitive: to draft
• gerund: drafting
• participle: drafted

Origin and Evolution of drafty

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'drafty' originated from the Middle English word 'drafte', which meant a current of air or water.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'drafty' evolved to describe a place or room that has a noticeable flow of air, often leading to discomfort or coldness.