windy
- 01 A2 Elementary
having a lot of wind.
characterised by strong or frequent winds.
Simple“It was such a windy day that my umbrella turned inside out.”
In context“The forecast predicts increasingly windy conditions along the coast, with gusts expected to reach gale force by midnight.”
- 02 B1 Intermediate
having many bends or turns, like a road.
characterised by many curves, bends, or turns; synonymous with 'winding'.
Simple“The car moved slowly down the windy mountain road.”
In context“The bus navigated the windy coastal path with difficulty, as the sharp turns required constant braking and gear changes.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
feeling nervous or scared about something.
experiencing fear or apprehension.
Simple“He got a bit windy before his first solo flight.”
In context“The younger recruits started to get windy as the deadline for the operation approached, despite their intensive training.”
Teacher's tipThis sense is primarily British and somewhat dated; modern speakers are more likely to use 'nervous' or 'jittery'.
- 04 C1 Advanced
using too many words to say something simple.
using or containing too many words; verbose or long-winded.
Simple“The politician gave a windy speech that didn't really answer the question.”
In context“The chairman's windy introduction lasted nearly twenty minutes, leaving the keynote speaker with very little time for her presentation.”
- 05 B2 Upper Intermediate
having too much gas in your stomach.
suffering from or causing an accumulation of gas in the alimentary canal.
Simple“Beans always make me feel a bit windy.”
In context“The patient complained of feeling windy and bloated after consuming dairy products, suggesting a possible intolerance.”
Synonymsflatulentgassy