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breezy

American  
[bree-zee] / ˈbri zi /

adjective

breezier, breeziest
  1. abounding in breezes; windy.

  2. fresh; sprightly.

    His breezy manner was half his charm.

    Synonyms:
    easygoing, jaunty, lively, buoyant, lighthearted, carefree

breezy British  
/ ˈbriːzɪ /

adjective

  1. fresh; windy

    a breezy afternoon

  2. casual or carefree; lively; light-hearted

    her breezy nature

  3. lacking substance; light

    a breezy conversation

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of breezy

First recorded in 1710–20; breeze 1 + -y 1

Example Sentences

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She finished 11th in the giant slalom and an agonising fourth in the team event alongside Olympic downhill champion Breezy Johnson.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026

Shiffrin’s teammate, Breezy Johnson, finished first in the downhill portion, but Shiffrin’s performance in the slalom pushed the pair down to fourth place.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Shiffrin’s teammate, Breezy Johnson, couldn’t have put her in a better position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

"What I wish is that Breezy could walk away with the medal."

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

“If it’ll cheer you up, Breezy, I’m game for whatever.”

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

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