What is another word for aeolian?

Pronunciation: [iːˈə͡ʊli͡ən] (IPA)

Aeolian refers to something related to the wind - particularly the movement or sound of the wind. Synonyms for aeolian include airy, ethereal, breezy, windswept, gusty, and blustery. Other related terms include zephyr, gale, tempestuous, and draughty. Each of these words has its own nuances and connotations, making them a useful addition to any writer's vocabulary. Whether you're describing the sweet, gentle breeze of a spring day or the violent fury of a storm, having a range of aeolian synonyms at your disposal can help you to paint a more vivid and evocative picture for your readers.

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What are the hyponyms for Aeolian?

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Usage examples for Aeolian

And now I am fit for rivalship with your clocks, papa having given me an aeolian harp for the purpose.
"The Letters of Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1 of 2)"
Frederic G. Kenyon
The voice was hers, and made strange echoes start Through all the haunted chambers of his heart, As an aeolian harp through gusty doors Of some old ruin its wild music pours.
"The Complete Poetical Works of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow"
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Raising her eyes she suddenly recognized the two far-stretching lines of telegraph wire above her head, and knew the aeolian cry of the morning wind along its vibrating chords.
"On the Frontier"
Bret Harte

Related words: harp, string instrument, melodic instrument, stringed instrument, ancient instrument, wind instrument

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