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- [wind-swept]
- /ˈwɪndˌswɛpt/
- /ˈwɪnd.swept/
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- [wind-swept]
- /ˈwɪndˌswɛpt/
Definitions of windswept word
- adjective windswept open or exposed to the wind: a wind-swept beach. 1
- noun windswept (of a place) exposed to strong winds. 1
- adjective windswept blown by the wind 1
- adjective windswept A windswept place has no shelter and is not protected against strong winds. 0
- adjective windswept open to or swept by the wind 0
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Origin of windswept
First appearance:
before 1805 One of the 41% newest English words
First recorded in 1805-15
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Parts of speech for Windswept
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
windswept popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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windswept usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for windswept
adjective windswept
- desolate — A desolate place is empty of people and lacking in comfort.
- barren — A barren landscape is dry and bare, and has very few plants and no trees.
- windy — accompanied or characterized by wind: a windy day.
- inhospitable — not inclined to, or characterized by, hospitality, as persons or actions; unfriendly.
- exposed — Make (something) visible, typically by uncovering it.
Antonyms for windswept
adjective windswept
- sheltered — protected or shielded from storms, missiles, etc., by a wall, roof, barrier, or the like.
- bright — A bright colour is strong and noticeable, and not dark.
- cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- happy — delighted, pleased, or glad, as over a particular thing: to be happy to see a person.
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