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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With shorter hemlines, thinner straps and breezy fabrics, choosing the right shapewear becomes more about smart design. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 South winds remain breezy, and low clouds continue streaming north across the region. Nelly Carreño, CBS News, 11 June 2026 Elevated fire weather conditions will continue the rest of today through early next week from hot, dry, and periodically breezy weather. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026 Naturally, the contents of my suitcase lean into the island’s relaxed spirit—think breezy linens and other gauzy layers that can go from a morning walk in town to a lingering family-style dinner under the stars. Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 10 June 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 12 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

breezy

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

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