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

Luckily, my search is over thanks to this Caracilia find, which has a breezy silhouette, is made in a breathable fabric, and comes in 13 gingham prints! — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 25 July 2026

Just like a perfect white T-shirt or breezy button down, tank tops remain a year-round staple, but really shine in warmer weather. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 24 July 2026

Winds are expected to be breezy through the weekend, with gusts getting up to 15 mph. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 24 July 2026

Its structured design effortlessly balances outfits with breezy pieces like palazzo pants, relaxed blouses, and billowy maxi dresses. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 24 July 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