Draughtiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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draughtiest

 

[ หˆdrษ”หtiหษ›st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais corrente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เค เค‚เคกเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช luftigste

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling berangin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะฟั€ะพะฒั–ั‚ั€ะตะฝั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najbardziej przewiewny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚้ขจ้€šใ—ใฎ่‰ฏใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus courant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs ventilado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en rรผzgarlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ํ†ตํ’์ด ์ž˜๋˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ู‡ูˆุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejvฤ›trnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najvetrnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€้€š้ฃŽ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najveฤji veter

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mest rennandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ ะถะตะปะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒฅแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n kรผlษ™kli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.