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Comparative for characterized by or exposed to strong winds
“Roy Appleyard converted from the touchline, an excellent kick considering the very windy conditions.”
Comparative for unsheltered and open to the wind
“He felt fortunate to have a stable in which to sleep while they had to spend their nights on the cold and windy hills around Bethlehem.”
Comparative for having one or more bends or angles
“When we finally reached the top of the long and windy path, I gasped at the magnificent view.”
Comparative for using or expressed in many words, especially words that sound impressive but mean little
“Rather than giving a long, windy speech, she would drop a few carefully chosen words instead.”
Comparative for showy in speech and given to using flowery or elaborate terms
“He made a windy speech about his time at the firm and how he'd come to care about all of them as family.”
(slang) Comparative for nervous or anxious about something
“Both felt a bit windy about working under the engine held up by an aging tractor.”
Comparative for having an arrogant, self-important or pompous manner
Comparative for allowing, or characterized by, the circulation of air
Comparative for allowing the circulation of air
Comparative for depressingly dull and bleak or repetitive
Comparative for exposed to the wind
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