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windy

windy

Meaning of windy

with strong wind

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British English/ˈwɪndi/
American English/ˈwɪndi/
Chinese pronunciation in Latin lettersyǒu fēng de
windy
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windy with Chinese translation

windy usage examples

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

It was so windy on the seafront that our umbrellas turned inside out.

🇨🇳Chinese🇬🇧English

Because it's so windy today, we postponed our planned bike ride until tomorrow.

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windy belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

windy有风的
shower淋浴
elevator电梯
towel毛巾
TV电视
view景色
breakfast早餐

windy synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between windy / gusty / drafty / blustery / squally / brisk

G
🇬🇧English
gusty

Specifies wind characterized by sudden, strong gusts; emphasizes variability.

B1Often

Gusty winds made driving the caravan difficult.

D
🇬🇧English
drafty

Refers mainly to indoor currents of cold air (drafts), not general outdoor wind.

B1Often

The old cottage is rather drafty in winter.

B
🇬🇧English
blustery

Describes loud, gusty, and often showy wind; stronger and more boisterous than 'windy'.

B2Rarely

We walked home in blustery conditions, umbrellas turning inside out.

S
🇬🇧English
squally

Describes sudden, brief storms or squalls—sharp, short-lived bursts of wind (often with rain).

B2Rarely

Squally conditions brought sudden showers and strong gusts.

B
🇬🇧English
brisk

Often describes refreshing, cool wind or an energetic atmosphere; not only about wind strength.

B1Often

A brisk wind picked up as we left the café.

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How to pronounce windy and what this word means

windy means windy. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce windy

/ˈwɪndi/

windy translation

windy

windy examples

It was so windy on the seafront that our umbrellas turned inside out.

windy transcription

/ˈwɪndi/, /ˈwɪndi/

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windy meaning: what does it mean?

with strong wind

windy pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

windy is pronounced as /ˈwɪndi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

windy definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

It was so windy on the seafront that our umbrellas turned inside out. Translation: На набережной был такой ветреный день, что наши зонты вывернулись.

Is windy part of Types of Weather vocabulary?

Yes, windy can be learned in the Types of Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is windy part of Talking about Weather vocabulary?

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