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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Wear them with a breezy white sundress to add a pop of color to your outfit, or pair them with jeans and a tee for a cool off-duty look. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 Protective styles this summer are breezy and cool, but with an emphasis on natural textures and live-in finishes. Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026 The category leans into intimacy and warmth rather than the breezy, aquatic feel that defined summer scents in past years, putting the wearer’s skin at the center of the fragrance experience. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 18 June 2026 Lopez has stepped out in Paris twice wearing a similar go-to uniform, including a breezy, lightweight outer layer that is ideal for chilly summer nights or rainy afternoons. Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 18 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 23 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

breezy

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

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