inswept

/ɪnswɛpt/

Definitions

1. verb

past tense of ‘sweep’ indicating a complete or thorough cleaning

“The strong gusts of wind had inswept the porch, leaving it spotless.”

2. noun

a strong gust of wind that sweeps over a place or area

“The inswept brought sand into the town, causing damage to the buildings.”

Synonyms

  • gust
  • sweep

Antonyms

  • calm
  • stillness