breezier; breeziest
Synonyms of breezynext
1
: swept by breezes
breezy beaches
a breezy day
2
a
: briskly informal
a breezy essay
b
: airy, nonchalant
breezy indifference
breezily adverb
breeziness noun

Examples of breezy in a Sentence

I enjoy the author's breezy style. She listened to their complaints with breezy indifference.
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The day is expected to remain breezy, with gusts up to 28 mph, forecasts show. Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026 Conditions will be warm and breezy through Wednesday, April 1, with daily highs in the mid to upper 80s, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026 Monday night will be mostly clear, breezy and mild, with lows in the 60s. Michael Autovino, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 Persistent easterly winds will keep things breezy in South Florida this week, with occasional fast-moving showers. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for breezy

Word History

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of breezy was in 1637

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“Breezy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/breezy. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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breezy

adjective
breezier; breeziest
1
: somewhat windy
2
: lively and somewhat carefree
breezily adverb
breeziness noun

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