windy

• Bezeichnet Wetter mit starkem oder spürbarem Wind; außerdem Orte, die dem Wind ausgesetzt sind oder in denen es zieht. Im übertragenen Sinne auch für eine weitschweifige, wortreiche Ausdrucksweise.

Describes weather that is characterized by strong or noticeable wind.

1. Abounding in windA2formal

   Characterized by or exposed to strong winds or breezes.

   Windig

   • It was a windy day, so we stayed indoors.
   • The windy coast is popular with kite surfers.
   • She wrapped her scarf tightly against the windy weather.

   Synonymeblowyblusterybreezygustysquallystormywindswept

   Antonymecalmquietstillwindless

2. Not practical or speculativeC1formal

   Describing ideas or plans that are unrealistic or not grounded in reality.

   Unrealistisch

   • His windy schemes never came to fruition.
   • The proposal was dismissed as windy and impractical.
   • She criticized the plan for being too windy and lacking substance.

   Synonymeairychimericalfancifulimpracticableimpracticalspeculativeunrealisticvisionary

   Antonymepracticalrealisticsensible

3. Resembling wind in speed or forceC1formal

   Moving or acting with the speed, force, or variability of the wind.

   Stürmisch

   • The runner had a windy burst of speed at the finish line.
   • His windy temper changed direction without warning.
   • The dancer's movements were light and windy.

   Synonymefastfleetimpetuousrapidswift

4. Using too many wordsC1formal

   Characterized by excessive or verbose speech or writing.

   Weitschweifig

   • His windy speech bored the audience.
   • The report was too windy and needed editing.
   • She avoided windy explanations and got straight to the point.

   Synonymediffuselong-windedprolixramblingverbosewordy

   Antonymebriefconciselaconicpithysuccinctterse