breezy

[ bree-zee ]

/ ˈbri zi /

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adjective, breez·i·er, breez·i·est.

abounding in breezes; windy.

fresh; sprightly: His breezy manner was half his charm.

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Origin of breezy

First recorded in 1710–20; breeze¹ + -y¹

SYNONYMS FOR breezy

2. carefree, lighthearted, buoyant, lively, jaunty, easygoing.

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Related formsbreez·i·ly, adverbbreez·i·ness, nounun·breez·y, adjective

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It was a dread to see what was so carefully hidden by that breezy reserve.
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British Dictionary definitions for breezy

breezy

/ (ˈbriːzɪ) /

adjective breezier or breeziest

fresh; windya breezy afternoon

casual or carefree; lively; light-heartedher breezy nature

lacking substance; lighta breezy conversation

Derived Formsbreezily, adverbbreeziness, noun

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Word Origin and History for breezy

breezy

adj.

1718, from breeze (n.) + -y (2). Figurative sense "fresh, easygoing, light, airy" is from 1870. Related: Breezily; breeziness.

breezy

adjective, breez·i·er, breez·i·est.

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adjective breezier or breeziest

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