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

Plan on another round of breezy winds through the day-time hours. — CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

These comfy pull-on pants would be perfectly breezy year-round, but would look so chic with loafers and a V-neck sweater once the temperatures drop. — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 4 Nov. 2026

Cooler, drier and breezy conditions are expected later Tuesday, with northwest winds around 15 mph to 20 mph and occasional gusts near 25 mph behind the front. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026

Suuksess Cashmere-Blend Quarter-Zip Sweater My favorite tops to layer included a classic button-up shirt, a dressy short-sleeve blouse for warm days, and a cozy quarter-zip sweater that proved its value on the breezy coastline. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 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