breezy

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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

breeziness

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noun

breez·​i·​ness ˈbrē-zē-nəs 

plural -es

: a breezy quality or manner

Synonyms of breezy

Adjective

• casual
• mellow
• nonchalant
• unaffected
• informal
• easygoing
• flexible
• familiar
• low-pressure
• affable
• laid-back

Examples of breezy in a Sentence

Adjective

I enjoy the author's breezy style.

She listened to their complaints with breezy indifference.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Namely, a forgiving elastic waistband, a breezy, lightweight feel, and pockets that are actually deep enough to hold your essentials. — Jill Layton, PEOPLE, 30 Aug. 2026

Everyone in Los Angeles apologized to me about the weather, which was warm, breezy, and ever so slightly overcast—in short, perfect. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026

She’s paired the big bag with many outfits, from slouchy jeans and an oversized shirt to breezy trousers and a cardigan, and even an elegant red jumpsuit. — Neha Tandon, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

Rooms have a breezy coastal look and feel, and some come with ocean views and semi-private balconies. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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