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

With queues that wrap around the block, fans of Kim Kardashian can also visit Lane Crawford’s NikeSkims corner for a more breezy shopping experience. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Architect Hart Howerton drew inspiration from the neighboring Old Naples cottages that have long beguiled vacationers with their breezy wood shutters and clapboard siding. — Harriet Elton, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026

Expect a breezy and warm afternoon with highs in the upper 70s. — Rachael Jay, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Rain, breezy winds and coastal flooding will start to ramp up as soon as Friday morning at the coast. — Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 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