Definition

Describes something that has been moved or shaped by the wind, often referring to plants or hairstyles that appear tousled or styled by the breeze.

Example

Her hair looked beautiful and windblown after spending the day at the beach.

Conversation

Have you seen those trees on the hill?

Yeah, they look so windblown from all the storms we've had.

I wonder how long it takes for them to grow that way.

Probably a while, but they definitely have a unique character.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Windblown → It is formed from "wind" (from Old English "wind", meaning moving air) and "blown" (the past participle of "blow", from Old English "blāwan", meaning to move air). The word "windblown" describes something that has been moved or affected by the wind.

Memory Tip

Imagine something being moved by the 'moving air' ('wind') — that's why 'windblown' means affected by the wind.

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