Windier: meaning, definitions and examples

🌬️
Add to dictionary

windier

 

[ ˈwɪndiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather condition

Windier refers to a state of having more wind than usual. It describes conditions when the speed of the wind increases, often creating a noticeable difference in the atmosphere. This term can relate to various environments, including outdoor conditions where the wind can affect temperature and comfort levels. Windier days may influence decisions related to outdoor activities and travel, as higher wind speeds can pose challenges.

Synonyms

blusterier, breezier, gustier

Examples of usage

  • The weather forecast predicts it will be windier tomorrow.
  • It feels much windier near the coast compared to inland.
  • The windier conditions made the kite fly higher.

Translations

Translations of the word "windier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais ventoso

🇮🇳 ज़्यादा हवा वाला

🇩🇪 windiger

🇮🇩 lebih berangin

🇺🇦 більш вітряний

🇵🇱 bardziej wietrzny

🇯🇵 より風の強い

🇫🇷 plus venteux

🇪🇸 más ventoso

🇹🇷 daha rüzgârlı

🇰🇷 더 바람이 많이 부는

🇸🇦 أكثر رياحًا

🇨🇿 větrnější

🇸🇰 viac veterný

🇨🇳 更有风

🇸🇮 bolj vetrovno

🇮🇸 vindmeira

🇰🇿 көп желді

🇬🇪 მეტი ქარი

🇦🇿 daha küləkli

🇲🇽 más ventoso

Etymology

The word 'windy' derives from the Old English word 'windig', which means 'full of wind', and it has been in use in the English language for many centuries. The comparative form 'windier' follows the standard rules of adjective comparison in English, adding the suffix '-er' to indicate more of the quality described. The concept of windiness has been relevant to human experience since ancient times, impacting everything from daily life to navigational practices at sea. In literature and poetry, wind has often been a symbol of change, freedom, and unpredictability, further emphasizing the significance of this term in various contexts.