winy adjective orwiney\ˈwīnē, -ni\ (winier ; winiest) Etymology: Middle English wyny, from win, wyn wine + -y 1. a.: having the taste or qualities of wine : resembling wine : vinous < grapes of a winy taste > < a winy color > b.of the air: crisply fresh and fragrant < winy autumn skies > 2.: influenced or affected by wine or spirits : drunken