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Draughty: meaning, definitions and examples

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draughty

 

[ หˆdrษ”หfti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather condition

Draughty refers to a space or environment that is uncomfortable because it allows cold air to flow in and out. This word is often used to describe rooms or buildings that have poor insulation or are not well-sealed. In draughty places, residents may feel chilly or experience drafts that disrupt their comfort. This can lead to increased heating costs as people try to maintain warmth against the invading cold air.

Synonyms

chilly, cool, drafty, windy

Examples of usage

  • The old house was very draughty during the winter.
  • I don't like sitting near the draughty window.
  • They decided to install new windows to reduce the draughty feel.
  • The office was too draughty, making it hard to concentrate.

Translations

Translations of the word "draughty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น correndo de ar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคตเคพ เค•เคพ เคเฅ‹เค‚เค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zugig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berangin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะฒั–ั‚ั€ัะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przewiewny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‰ใƒฉใƒ•ใƒ†ใ‚ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท courant d'air

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ corriente de aire

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hava akฤฑmฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋žŒ์ด ํ†ตํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณูˆุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ prลฏvan

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prievodnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ‰้€š้ฃŽ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prepihan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ draga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒะฐ ะบั–ั€ะตั‚ั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒ–แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kรผlษ™yli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ corriente de aire

Word origin

The word 'draughty' comes from the Middle English 'drafte', which means 'a current of air' or 'draft'. This word is derived from the Old English 'drรฆf', which is closely related to the term 'draft' in modern English. The usage of 'draughty' has been noted since the early 16th century when it began to describe spaces that felt noticeably cold due to air currents. The concept of draughts is an essential aspect of architecture and heating, especially in regions with colder climates where effective insulation is crucial. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not only the physical sensation of cold air flow but also the discomfort associated with it in residential and commercial spaces.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,484 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.