windless
AmericanOther Word Forms
- windlessly adverb
- windlessness noun
Etymology
Origin of windless
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at wind 1, -less
Example Sentences
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Fortunately, we made it back safely to L.A. and a windless, 62-degree day in the middle of February.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2024
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 • Dec. 11, 2023
On this windless morning, the marine layer paints the world in a gentle watercolor wash.
From New York Times • Oct. 24, 2023
If that coincides with a windless high pressure, the ESO sometimes has to resort to back-up measures.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2023
The sky was blue, the air warm and windless, and the sun beamed on the muddy ground with all the sweet impatience of June.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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