Antonyms for zephyr

Grammar : Noun

Spell : zef-er

Phonetic Transcription : ˈzɛf ər

calm
hell

Definition 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

Synonyms for zephyr

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