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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There's an easy, breezy energy to this stop, where ocean views abound, locals and tourists mix and mingle, and where the dishes are unfussy but wildly delicious. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2026 The two new buildings have cozy rooms and verandas that are open and breezy, but coherent with the larger property. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026 What began as a small vegetation fire near the intersection of Hwy 93 and Highway 72 on Saturday morning quickly began to grow, thanks to breezy, dry conditions. Christa Swanson, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2026 Looking ahead to the weekend, conditions are expected to be sunny, breezy and dry. Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 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 13 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

breezy

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

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