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Synonyms

windless

American  
[wind-lis] / ˈwɪnd lɪs /

adjective

  1. without wind; calm.

    a windless summer afternoon.

  2. out of breath.


Other Word Forms

  • windlessly adverb
  • windlessness noun

Etymology

Origin of windless

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; wind 1, -less

Example Sentences

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It was a thrill to drive over Gertie; even on windless days, the car ahead would disappear just like going over a wave.

From Seattle Times

In California, for instance, cloudy and windless conditions might last several days, whereas the same conditions might last for only a few hours in Texas.

From Science Daily

On this windless morning, the marine layer paints the world in a gentle watercolor wash.

From New York Times

This seems to further confirm the hypothesis that Barbie lives in a windless world and furthermore one without precipitation.

From Scientific American

The rise and fall of the colorful Progress Pride flag in a windless, sunny sky was an unintended reflection of the vibe within the LGBTQ+ community.

From Seattle Times