drafty

adjective

Definition of draftynext
as in blustery

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Recent Examples of drafty Copley agrees with this sentiment, noting that the scent of essential oils fades quicker if a room is too cold, drafty, or large. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026 All of this is the kind of success story that gets touted in quarterly earnings reports and leads to talent getting trotted out in front of advertisers in drafty event halls. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 Locate plants kept indoors over winter away from exterior doors or drafty windows. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026 Between drafty airports, chilly offices, and afternoon temperature spikes, layers are a serious nonnegotiable. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for drafty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drafty
  1. blustery
  2. windy
  3. gusty
  4. breezy
Adjective
  • The blustery conditions, combined with king tides in the area -- the highest high tides of the year -- have prompted coastal flood alerts through Tuesday from Miami to North Carolina's Outer Banks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Wednesday won't be as blustery, but there is still a dangerous high risk of rip currents along our Atlantic beaches.
    — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of blustery
Adjective
  • The roads are quite windy, so those prone to motion sickness should proceed with caution.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Sunday and Monday are forecast to be the windiest days, with gusts potentially reaching or exceeding 35 mph.
    — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of windy
Adjective
  • Coastal flooding and beach erosion are the two greatest concerns from the storm for our area, but gusty winds and bands of rain are also likely for inland communities through Sunday late afternoon.
    — Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Winds may not be quite as strong near Sacramento in the evening as the Delta breeze counteracts some of the north winds — a peculiar setup — but could still be gusty in sudden bursts.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of gusty
Adjective
  • How breezy a record can sound when all the small stuff has been duly sweated.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Winds were already blowing between 7 and 15 mph Thursday morning, with a strengthening onshore flow expected to bring breezier conditions.
    — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of breezy

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“Drafty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drafty. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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