breezy

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

Synonyms of breezy

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

Examples of breezy in a Sentence

I enjoy the author's breezy style.

She listened to their complaints with breezy indifference.

Recent Examples on the Web

Wildfire risks increase during windy weather As winds ramped up across the islands, Almanza said dry and breezy conditions outside the storm would elevate fire concerns. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 15 Aug. 2026

Wildfire risk As winds ramped up across the islands, Almanza said dry and breezy conditions outside the storm would elevate fire concerns. — Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Playing in humid, yet breezy conditions on a mild August evening, players saw balls that appeared to be hit hard didn’t travel as far as others. — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

The sleeveless silhouette keeps things breezy in summer, while a quarter-zip neckline and side pockets add to its functional appeal. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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