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

After all, a vacation should be anchored in open-minded whimsy and blissful R&R, much like trying out a divisive trend or relishing the effortless elegance of a breezy pair of pants. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Amazon Outlet is deeply discounting current-season styles like breezy tops, lightweight dresses, and sneakers ready for thousands of steps. — Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

To further nod to your coastal escape, consider layering with a breezy blue linen throw at the foot of the bed. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026

Willit Quick-dry Cargo Skort, $14 (originally $19) Amazon’s Outlet is packed with breezy styles under $25 that make getting dressed in the July heat more manageable. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 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