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draughty

[draf-tee, drahf-]

adjective

Chiefly British.
draughtier, draughtiest 
  1. drafty.



draughty

/ ˈdrɑːftɪ /

adjective

  1. characterized by or exposed to draughts of air

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • draughtiness noun
  • draughtily adverb
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Example Sentences

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The 68-year-old said it had always been "cold and draughty" but admitted to being initially reluctant to accept help.

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It says it will double the cash commitment to insulating the UK’s draughty homes – making our homes more energy efficient is one of the toughest climate challenges the country faces.

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Her own flat's windows are not prone to condensation - but only because they are so draughty that they stay well-ventilated, she explains.

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In a draughty corridor of Leeds Family Court, a father cuddles his young son.

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Someone in a large, draughty house will pay more.

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