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

• 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

Then, in 2019, Billy and I landed with our two children, aged seven and nine, on a breezy bluff between the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains. —Dana Goodyear, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025

For a dressier look, opt for wide-leg pants, a breezy, see-through silk top, and sculptural gold jewelry to add extra pop and match the metallic shade of your shoes. —Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025

Once skies clear, the region should return to typical breezy afternoon winds, especially in the Salinas Valley, San Bruno Gap and ridgetops. —Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025

Sweaters, coats, and boots take up way more closet space than breezy sundresses and linen tank tops. —Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025

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