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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Weekdays will be dominated by breezy east-northeast wind with gusts up to 20 mph. Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026 By afternoon, skies will turn sunny, breezy, and warm, with highs climbing into the upper 70s in the Hill Country and the lower 80s along and east of Interstate 35. Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 1 Mar. 2026 Well cherished for decades, the 2,313-square-foot haven has a breezy flow for everyday living or frequent hosting, plus a blissful backyard. Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026 Chilly, breezy 40s return Sunday. Dan Stillman, Washington Post, 1 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 5 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

breezy

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

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