draughty

/ˈdrɑːfti/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdræfti/ (ame, ipa)

draughty — adjective

  • draughtypositive
  • draughtiercomparative
  • draughtiestsuperlative

1. letting cold air come in through gaps, so the place feels chilly and uncomfortab

1.形容詞C1
釋義

letting cold air come in through gaps, so the place feels chilly and uncomfortable.

例句

Christopher moved his chair because the old window made the study draughty.

make + place + draughty

The village hall stays draughty in winter, even after the heater starts.

after linking verb: hall stays draughty

同義詞
  • drafty

    the usual American spelling of the same adjective

  • chilly

    describes a cold feeling in general, not specifically air coming through gaps

  • windy

    usually used for outdoor places or stronger moving air

反義詞
  • warm

    describes a comfortable temperature, without cold air coming in

  • well-insulated

    stresses that a building keeps out outside air

  • cosy

    suggests comfort and warmth rather than cold air leaks

文法句型

draughty + room/house/hall

[place] feels draughty

make [place] draughty

用法筆記

Usually used for rooms, halls, houses, and other enclosed places where air gets in through small gaps. The usual American spelling is 'drafty'.

常見錯誤

❌The soup is draughty now.
✅The room is draughty now.
💡use this word for places that let cold air in, not for food that has become cold.