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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Morning clouds give way to sunshine, breezy and cooler. Suryatapa Chakraborty, Dallas Morning News, 15 Feb. 2026 The natural weave and large buckles are a perfect match for breezy cotton dresses, white jeans, or linen shorts. Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026 Beautiful weather will return on Sunday as winds remain breezy with some gusts topping 25 mph. Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026 The hood was a nice touch for breezy days. Anna Callaghan, Outside, 14 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 18 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

breezy

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

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