Pronunciation: /ˈwɪndi/

Definitions of windy

noun a person who talks a lot without saying much

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like walking in the windy weather.

A2 The windy conditions made it difficult to fly a kite.

B1 The forecast predicts windy conditions for the weekend.

B2 The sailor struggled to navigate the windy seas.

C1 The windy climate of the region is perfect for wind energy production.

C2 The windy city of Chicago is known for its unpredictable weather.

adjective describing a weather condition with strong winds

Example Sentences

A1 It is windy outside today.

A2 She had to hold onto her hat because it was so windy.

B1 The windy weather made it difficult to walk in a straight line.

B2 The forecast predicted a windy day with gusts up to 30 miles per hour.

C1 The sailors were cautious as they set out on the windy sea.

C2 Despite the windy conditions, the kite surfers enjoyed a thrilling day on the water.

Examples of windy in a Sentence

formal The weather forecast predicts that tomorrow will be very windy.

informal I heard it's going to be super windy outside, so hold on to your hat!

slang The wind is going crazy today, it's like a tornado out there!

figurative His words were like a windy storm, swirling around and causing chaos in the conversation.

Grammatical Forms of windy

past tense

winded

plural

windy

comparative

windier

superlative

windiest

present tense

wind

future tense

will wind

perfect tense

have winded

continuous tense

is winding

singular

windy

positive degree

windy

infinitive

to wind

gerund

winding

participle

winding

Origin and Evolution of windy

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'windy' originated from the Old English word 'windig', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'windagaz'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'windy' has evolved to not only describe the weather condition of having a lot of wind, but also to describe someone who talks a lot without saying much of value.