Definition

The condition or quality of having strong winds or being breezy.

Example

The windiness of the day made it difficult to fly a kite.

Conversation

Did you notice the windiness today?

Yeah, it was pretty strong; I almost lost my hat!

I love how the trees sway in the windiness.

Same! It makes everything feel so alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Windiness → It is formed from "wind" (from Old English "wind", meaning moving air) and "-iness" (a suffix meaning the quality of being). The word "windiness" refers to the quality or state of being windy or characterized by wind.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wind' as moving air and '-iness' as the quality of something. So, windiness means the quality of having a lot of wind.

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