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

OTHER WORDS FROM breezy

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

Words nearby breezy

breenge, breeze, breeze block, breeze in, breezeway, breezy, bregenz, bregma, brei, breid, breidha fjord
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Words related to breezy

blustery, airy, gusty, stormy, buoyant, relaxed, peppy, sunny, carefree, racy, cheerful, blithe, lively, casual, jaunty, blowing, fresh, blowy, blusterous, drafty

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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 forms of breezy

breezily, adverbbreeziness, noun
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