Windswept
Describing a place or object that is exposed to strong winds, especially resulting in a barren or open appearance. It conveys a sense of exposure, often to harsh conditions, where wind has a significant and noticeable impact. The term frequently suggests a lack of shelter and the presence of open terrain, causing the landscape to appear flattened or eroded. It can also be used figuratively to describe a person or thing affected by the emotional force of something like the winds. It often evokes feelings of isolation, ruggedness, and exposure to the elements. It can be a literal descriptor of a geographical feature, a character in a novel, or a representation of the general conditions, feeling or mood.
Windswept meaning with examples
- The lone cottage stood windswept on the clifftop, facing the relentless gusts of the North Sea. The weathered boards and salt-laced windows told a story of enduring the brutal elements, with its open exposed position. Despite the harshness, the setting inspired a feeling of stark beauty and solitude.
- The explorer felt windswept after his ascent, but it gave him panoramic views. The thin air, combined with the fierce winds that whipped across the mountain peaks, left him feeling invigorated despite the challenge of the environment. The expanse around him and the sensation of being at one with the mountain's embrace was an unforgettable feeling.
- The abandoned village, windswept and desolate, bore the scars of its isolation. The houses, with broken windows and crumbling walls, stood as a testament to the forces of time and nature. The absence of life in the area, only further accentuated the feeling of exposure and abandonment, and a feeling that was difficult to reconcile with the peaceful beauty.
- Her hair became windswept in the storm, as the winds tore at her clothes, creating an almost mystical and otherworldly appearance. As the gale howled she felt as though the entire storm became part of her, as her hair whipped in her face and the wind seemed to tear her clothes.
