Draughtiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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draughtiest
[ หdrษหtiหษst ]
describing a space
The term 'draughtiest' refers to the characteristic of a place that has significant currents of air, often making it uncomfortable. It is typically used to describe rooms or areas in buildings that are poorly insulated, allowing cold air to enter. This adjective can evoke feelings of coldness and discomfort, often making occupants seek a warmer environment. The comparative form suggests a relative degree among multiple spaces.
Synonyms
chilly, drafty, uncomfortable.
Examples of usage
- That old castle is the draughtiest place I've ever been.
- My bedroom is the draughtiest room in the house during winter.
- He complained about the draughtiest corners of the office.
Translations
Translations of the word "draughtiest" in other languages:
๐ต๐น mais corrente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ เค เคเคกเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช luftigste
๐ฎ๐ฉ paling berangin
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฟัะพะฒัััะตะฝััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ najbardziej przewiewny
๐ฏ๐ต ๆใ้ขจ้ใใฎ่ฏใ
๐ซ๐ท le plus courant
๐ช๐ธ el mรกs ventilado
๐น๐ท en rรผzgarlฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์ฅ ํตํ์ด ์๋๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุฃูุซุฑ ููุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ nejvฤtrnฤjลกรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ najvetrnejลกรญ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ้้ฃ็
๐ธ๐ฎ najveฤji veter
๐ฎ๐ธ mest rennandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะตาฃ ะถะตะปะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แงแแแแแแ แฅแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ ษn kรผlษkli
๐ฒ๐ฝ el mรกs ventoso
Etymology
The word 'draught' (or 'draft' in American English) originates from the Old English 'dragan', meaning 'to pull or draw'. Initially, it referred to the act of pulling or drawing something, like a cart or boat. Over time, the term evolved to denote movements of air in a space, often leading to the modern usage of 'draughty' to describe spaces where air flows through gaps or openings. The comparative form 'draughtiest' emerged to depict the degree of draughtiness in comparison with other areas. The evolution reflects the changing understanding of air dynamics in architectural contexts, as well as the human experience of comfort and discomfort in living spaces.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,628, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.