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

She’s gone for unexpected pairings and silhouettes, including a blazer with satin short shorts, voluminous detached sleeves, and a chainmail-like armor made breezy through fringe. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026

And for breezy dresses whose vibe is more English countryside than sultry summer nights, Petite Plume, DÔEN, and Eileen West have nearly endless offerings. — Caroline Reilly, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

In a dreary and breezy Thursday evening, the Royals dropped their season finale to the Minnesota Twins. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026

Shop my cart below, including breezy cotton and fall-ready velvet picks. — Better Homes & Gardens, 6 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