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- [wind-lis]
- /ˈwɪnd lɪs/
- /ˈwɪnd.ləs/
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- [wind-lis]
- /ˈwɪnd lɪs/
Definitions of windless word
- adjective windless without wind; calm: a windless summer afternoon. 1
- adjective windless out of breath. 1
- noun windless Devoid of wind; calm. 1
- adjective windless If the air is windless, or if it is a windless day, it is very calm and still. 0
- adjective windless devoid of any wind or breeze 0
- adjective windless out of breath 0
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Origin of windless
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at wind1, -less
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Parts of speech for Windless
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determiner
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windless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
windless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for windless
adjective windless
- peaceful — characterized by peace; free from war, strife, commotion, violence, or disorder: a peaceful reign; a peaceful demonstration.
- cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- low-key — of reduced intensity; restrained; understated.
- mild — amiably gentle or temperate in feeling or behavior toward others.
Antonyms for windless
adjective windless
- agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- excited — awakened
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- nervous — highly excitable; unnaturally or acutely uneasy or apprehensive: to become nervous under stress.
- rough — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
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