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windless

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪndləs/

The English word “windless” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Devoid of wind; calm.
  2. Out of breath.

Etymology

From Middle English wyndles, equivalent to wind + -less. Cognate with Old Norse vindlauss (“windless”).

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