Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Characterized by or exposed to currents of air, especially cold or unwanted ones: Describes a place, room, or building where air flows freely, often causing an unpleasant chill.
   • Not airtight; allowing drafts to enter: Indicates a lack of proper sealing, permitting air to pass through gaps, such as around windows or doors.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The old castle was beautiful but very draughty in the winter.
  • We had to move to another table because our seats were in a draughty corner of the restaurant.
  • It's impossible to heat this draughty old house efficiently.

Advanced Usage

• "to be draughty": Describes the inherent state of a location.
  • The corridor is always draughty because the door at the end is often left open.
• "to feel draughty": Describes the subjective sensation experienced by a person.
  • Even with the window closed, the room feels draughty.

Variants and Related Words

• Draught (chiefly British English) / Draft (American English) (n): A current of cool air in a room or other confined space.
  • There's a cold draught coming from under the door.
• Draughtiness (n, chiefly British English): The quality or state of being draughty.
  • The main issue with the cottage is its draughtiness.

Synonyms

• Breezy: Having a lot of light wind, though this can be pleasant, unlike "draughty," which typically implies discomfort.
• Drafty (American English spelling): The direct American English variant of "draughty."
• Unsealed: Not closed or made airtight.

Antonyms

• Airtight: Not allowing air to pass through.
• Sealed: Closed securely to prevent the passage of air.
• Snug: Comfortably warm and cozy; well-protected from cold or drafts.

Adjective

1. not airtight