breezy

adjective

ˈbrē-zē 

breezier; breeziest

1

: swept by breezes

breezy beaches

a breezy day

2

a

: briskly informal

a breezy essay

b

: airy, nonchalant

breezy indifference

breezily

ˈbrē-zə-lē 

adverb

breeziness

ˈbrē-zē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms of breezy

• casual
• mellow
• nonchalant
• unaffected
• informal
• easygoing
• flexible
• familiar
• low-pressure
• affable
• laid-back

Examples of breezy in a Sentence

I enjoy the author's breezy style.

She listened to their complaints with breezy indifference.

Recent Examples on the Web

This easy-breezy shoe effortlessly elevates just about any outfit in your closet. — Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026

Feiersi Casual Drawstring Pants $20 at Amazon Proof that breezy linen styles come at every price point. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026

Its wide appeal is thanks not only to the dizzying array of breezy beaches at travelers' disposal along both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts—nor the famous canal that links the two. — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

The dress offered breezy California styling at a time where quiet luxury still reigns. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for breezy

• cheesy
• easy
• queasy
• sleazy
• wheezy
• marchese
• speakeasy
• uneasy

Kids Definition

breezy

adjective

ˈbrē-zē 

breezier; breeziest

1

: somewhat windy

2

: lively and somewhat carefree

breezily

-zə-lē 

adverb

breeziness

-zē-nəs 

noun