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Synonyms for zephyr

Grammar : Noun
Spell : zef-er
Phonetic Transcription : ˈzɛf ər

Top 10 synonyms for zephyr
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Définition of zephyr

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from Old English Zefferus, from Latin Zephyrus, from Greek Zephyros "the west wind" (sometimes personified as a god), probably related to zophos "the west, the dark region, darkness, gloom." Sense of "mild breeze" is c.1600.
  • As in wind : noun air currents
  • As in breath : noun wind or something in the air
  • As in breeze : noun light wind
  • As in welkin : noun air
  • As in air : noun gases forming the atmosphere
Example sentences :
  • Here no zephyr of the sea Wipes the tears from skies that fill.
  • Extract from : « Enamels and Cameos and other Poems » by Thophile Gautier
  • Then the wind blew in a changed spirit, and died away to a zephyr.
  • Extract from : « A Pair of Blue Eyes » by Thomas Hardy
  • From the zephyr to the tempest, the whole scale is equally at his command.
  • Extract from : « Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 14 » by Elbert Hubbard
  • The rustle of His wing is in every zephyr; its might is in every tempest.
  • Extract from : « Gov. Bob. Taylor's Tales » by Robert L. Taylor
  • This last drawing reduces the roll to about the thickness of zephyr yarn.
  • Extract from : « Textiles » by William H. Dooley
  • As the Zephyr shot past him, a long, loud cheer burst from her crew.
  • Extract from : « The Boat Club » by Oliver Optic
  • "I suppose they got sick of it when they saw the Zephyr," suggested Fred Harper.
  • Extract from : « The Boat Club » by Oliver Optic
  • "In imitation of the Zephyr," said Frank, laughing heartily.
  • Extract from : « The Boat Club » by Oliver Optic
  • The bow of the Zephyr was swung round so that Tony could get in.
  • Extract from : « The Boat Club » by Oliver Optic
  • The Zephyr was rapidly approaching the Sylph, as the sailboat was called.
  • Extract from : « The Boat Club » by Oliver Optic

Antonyms for zephyr

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