windy

• Descreve o tempo caracterizado por vento forte ou perceptível; também pode indicar um lugar exposto ao vento ou, no sentido figurado, algo prolixo e vazio.

Describes weather that is characterized by strong or noticeable wind.

1. Abounding in windA2formal

   Characterized by or exposed to strong winds or breezes.

   Ventoso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblowyblusterybreezygustysquallystormywindswept

   Antônimoscalmquietstillwindless

2. Not practical or speculativeC1formal

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

   Sem fundamento

   • 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.

   Sinônimosairychimericalfancifulimpracticableimpracticalspeculativeunrealisticvisionary

   Antônimospracticalrealisticsensible

3. Resembling wind in speed or forceC1formal

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

   Impetuoso

   • 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.

   Sinônimosfastfleetimpetuousrapidswift

4. Using too many wordsC1formal

   Characterized by excessive or verbose speech or writing.

   Prolixo

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

   Sinônimosdiffuselong-windedprolixramblingverbosewordy

   Antônimosbriefconciselaconicpithysuccinctterse