Is windy only used for weather?

No. It can also describe speech or writing that is too long and full of extra words.

What is the difference between windy and breezy?

Windy usually means stronger wind. Breezy is lighter and often sounds more pleasant.

Can I say a windy road?

Yes. It means a road with many bends, or sometimes a road exposed to strong wind.

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windy

/ˈwɪn.di/

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adjective

1.
Windy means having a lot of wind. It can also describe a place that is often hit by strong wind.
- It was too windy to play cricket.
- This hill road is windy in winter.
2.
Windy can also mean long and full of extra words, especially when someone speaks or writes too much.
- His answer was too windy for the meeting.
- Please make your report less windy.

Adinary Nuance

Windy is the everyday word for air moving strongly. It is more common and natural than "blowy" in standard English. For speech or writing, "windy" means too long and full of unnecessary words, not windy weather.

In other languages

Vietnamese: có gió
Spanish: ventoso
Chinese: 有风的
Japanese: 風の強い
Korean: 바람 부는

Etymology

Windy comes from Old English windig, from wind. The word has been used in English since before the 12th century.

Common phrases

a windy daywindy weathera windy roadwindy speech

Synonyms

blustery breezy gusty

Related words

wind stormy blowing

Frequently asked questions

Is windy only used for weather?: No. It can also describe speech or writing that is too long and full of extra words.
What is the difference between windy and breezy?: Windy usually means stronger wind. Breezy is lighter and often sounds more pleasant.
Can I say a windy road?: Yes. It means a road with many bends, or sometimes a road exposed to strong wind.