Search Dictionary
Definition of windswept

windswept

/ˈwɪnd.swɛpt/
wind · swept

JUMP TO:

windswept Lexical Profile

windswept Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Exposed to and swept by strong winds, often resulting in a bare or bleak landscape.

Example

"The hikers made their way across the windswept moors toward the distant cottage."


2

Disarranged or tousled as if blown about by the wind (especially of hair or clothing).

Example

"She arrived at the cafe with flushed cheeks and a windswept hairstyle after walking along the beach."

Synonyms
View all synonyms for windswept
Antonyms
View all antonyms for windswept

Cite this Entry


Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Windswept. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/windswept
Built for writers, students, and competitive word game players, Wordmom combines an uncluttered English dictionary and thesaurus with fast, pattern-based word finders so you can verify definitions, synonyms, and high-scoring tile plays in one place.
Dictionary & Reference
© 2016–2026 Wordmom Network. All rights reserved. Made with for word lovers everywhere.
Disclaimer: SCRABBLE® is a registered trademark. All intellectual property rights in and to the game are owned in the U.S.A. and Canada by Hasbro Inc., and throughout the rest of the world by J.W. Spear & Sons Limited of Maidenhead, Berkshire, England, a subsidiary of Mattel Inc. Mattel and Spear are not affiliated with Hasbro. Words With Friends® is a registered trademark of Zynga Inc. Wordle® is a registered trademark of The New York Times Company. Other referenced game titles and tournament lexicon codes (including NASPA NWL and WESPA/HarperCollins CSW) are trademarks of their respective owners. Wordmom is an independent reference utility for educational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Hasbro, Mattel, Spear, Zynga, The New York Times Company, NASPA, WESPA, or HarperCollins Publishers. All game names are referenced strictly under nominative fair use to indicate compatibility.