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Definition of windless

windless

/ˈwɪnd.ləs/
wind · less
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• adjective

1

Free from or unaccompanied by wind; completely calm and still.

Example

"The sailboat drifted slowly across the glassy water on a hot, windless afternoon."

2

Out of breath; breathless, as from strenuous physical exertion.

Example

"After sprinting up the steep hillside, the hiker paused at the summit, completely windless."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'windless' (without wind) with 'windlass' (a mechanical winch or hoisting device used on ships or over wells).

• Rhymes for windless

• Nearby Words

windiness
winding
windingly
windless
windlessly
windmill
window

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'windleas', formed by combining 'wind' (moving air, breath) with the privative suffix '-leas' (without, free from).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Windless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/windless
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