breezy

[ bree-zee ]

adjective

, breez·i·er, breez·i·est.

1. abounding in breezes; breeze; windy.
2. fresh; sprightly:

   His breezy manner was half his charm.

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

breezy

/ 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

Derived Forms

• ˈbreeziness, noun
• ˈbreezily, adverb

Other Words From

• breezi·ly adverb
• breezi·ness noun
• un·breezy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of breezy¹

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

Example Sentences

Winds start whipping by the time we wake up Saturday, and it’s still breezy Sunday.

From Washington Post

Express forecastForecast in detailYesterday’s wintry feel continues today with another chilly start and breezy day.

From Washington Post

Highs on Wednesday are in the breezy mid- to upper 40s, before moderating to the low 50s on Thursday when winds ease a bit.

From Washington Post

Despite the sun, breezy northwest winds keep temperatures on the cool side, with highs in the mid- to upper 40s.

From Washington Post

Spring is beautiful and full of blooms and breezy weather, while fall brings crisp air and the changing colors of the leaves.

From No Straight News

He shimmies, he shakes, he waves his arms, his eyes bug out of his head—all in the service of some wonderfully breezy pop ditties.

From The Daily Beast

A breezy, sensible governor with a prophetic eye on Latin America and the ability to actually get things done?

From The Daily Beast

In September last year she was caught out when changing planes at breezy Brisbane airport.

From The Daily Beast

But the truth is the Seacrests, the Bergerons, and the Deeleys are the personable, breezy diamonds in the awkward, robotic rough.

From The Daily Beast

The 1985 victim, 22-year-old Catherine Costello of Breezy Point, lived despite being run over by the front two cars.

From The Daily Beast

This was the most perfect specimen of the bluff, hearty, breezy, almost ingenuous Westerner that Gwynne had encountered.

From Project Gutenberg

"Quite," declared the breezy sergeant, who already had the Italian by the collar and coat-sleeve.

From Project Gutenberg

Not a sail, from verge to verge, not a smoke-bank—just a dead and empty solitude, in place of all that brisk and breezy life.

From Project Gutenberg

In an hour's time they were all ready and started on their breezy walk.

From Project Gutenberg

"I suppose because it is more breezy than the town" replied Helen.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• airy
• blithe
• buoyant
• carefree
• casual
• cheerful
• jaunty
• lively
• peppy
• racy
• relaxed
• sunny