Windblown: meaning, definitions and examples

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windblown

 

[ ˈwɪndˌbloʊn ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather condition

Windblown describes something that is carried or moved by the wind. It often refers to the effects of strong winds on objects or living things, illustrating the chaotic nature of environments exposed to such elements. This term is commonly used to describe landscapes, trees, and even clothing that is affected by the breezy conditions. The visual imagery of windblown items usually evokes a sense of movement and transient beauty.

Synonyms

blown, swayed, tossed

Examples of usage

  • The windblown leaves danced across the pavement.
  • She wore a windblown scarf that fluttered behind her.
  • The windblown sand created stunning patterns on the beach.

Translations

Translations of the word "windblown" in other languages:

🇵🇹 soprado pelo vento

🇮🇳 हवा से उड़ाया हुआ

🇩🇪 vom Wind verweht

🇮🇩 terhembus angin

🇺🇦 завіяний вітром

🇵🇱 powiewany wiatrem

🇯🇵 風に吹かれた

🇫🇷 soufflé par le vent

🇪🇸 azotado por el viento

🇹🇷 rüzgarla savrulmuş

🇰🇷 바람에 날린

🇸🇦 مُعَصَّبٌ بالرياح

🇨🇿 povětrnostní

🇸🇰 povetrnostne

🇨🇳 被风吹动的

🇸🇮 nosi veter

🇮🇸 vindsveitt

🇰🇿 желдің әсерімен

🇬🇪 ქარის მიერ გაყვანილი

🇦🇿 küləkdən qopmuş

🇲🇽 azotado por el viento

Etymology

The term 'windblown' is a compound word derived from the combination of 'wind' and 'blown'. The word 'wind' comes from the Old English 'wind', which is related to the Proto-Germanic word '*windaz'. The word 'blown' is the past participle of 'blow', which has roots in the Old English 'blāwan', meaning to breathe or emit air. The formation of the word 'windblown' captures the essence of objects influenced by the natural forces of wind, emerging in the English language around the 19th century. As a descriptive adjective, it evokes the imagery of movement and change in natural settings, emphasizing vulnerability to the elements.