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Drafty - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Drafty describes a place, especially a room or building, that has cold air blowing through it due to gaps or poor insulation. It often feels uncomfortably chilly.

drafty

/ˈdræfti/ /ˈdrɑːfti/

Definition:

Allowing cold air to enter due to gaps or poor insulation.

Synonyms:

breezy, windy, airy, chilly

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

airtight, sealed, insulated

Common Collocations:

drafty room, drafty window, drafty house, drafty corridor

Derivatives:

draftiness, draftily

Usage Tips:

Use "drafty" to describe places where unwanted cold air flows in through openings.

Common Phrases:

feel the draft, drafty as a barn, let the draft in

Etymology:

Derived from "draft," meaning a current of air, with the suffix "-y" indicating a characteristic.

Examples:

  • 1. The old cabin was uncomfortably drafty in winter.
  • 2. She shivered in the drafty hallway near the broken window.
  • 3. They sealed the cracks to stop the room from being so drafty.
  • 4. A drafty attic can make heating a house more expensive.

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