1
as in psychotic
having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind
a completely balmy but harmless old man who talked intently to plants and believed they answered back
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
a balmy spring day
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
a pleasant, balmy breeze was all that stirred the wildflowers growing near the shore
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in absurd
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
the balmy notion that the IRS wouldn't collect taxes on his lottery winnings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of balmy
Hollywood workers threw themselves a pep rally on Sunday in hopes that their grassroots campaigning — not to mention their ability to lure hundreds of people into a hot warehouse in balmy Sun Valley — will be enough to keep production in Los Angeles.
—
Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2025
The rapid temperature change will be nothing new to New Yorkers, who enjoyed balmy weather early Saturday before shifting air masses dropped temperatures nearly 30 degrees in a matter of hours.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
Palmer’s matches have averaged a balmy (by UK standards) 13.7C, well above the league’s 10.8C average.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Amazon Big Spring Sale: Skin Maintenance + Repair Deals
Spring’s transitional weather—sunny one day, cloudy the next; balmy on Tuesday, frigid by Friday—calls for a variety of products to keep the skin barrier soothed.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for balmy
Lynette Rice, Deadline, 6 Apr. 2025
The rapid temperature change will be nothing new to New Yorkers, who enjoyed balmy weather early Saturday before shifting air masses dropped temperatures nearly 30 degrees in a matter of hours.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
Palmer’s matches have averaged a balmy (by UK standards) 13.7C, well above the league’s 10.8C average.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
Amazon Big Spring Sale: Skin Maintenance + Repair Deals
Spring’s transitional weather—sunny one day, cloudy the next; balmy on Tuesday, frigid by Friday—calls for a variety of products to keep the skin barrier soothed.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for balmy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balmy
Adjective
-
The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.—
Peter Hermann,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2023
-
Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.—
Thomas Saccente,
Arkansas Online,
17 Jan. 2023
Adjective
-
Spanish canals operated in a temperate climate and were managed by individual farmers who could maintain or increase their water flow.—
Ari Caramanica,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2025
-
In fact, the more temperate weather can be the best time to snuggle up outside, sit by a fire pit, and enjoy a new piece of outdoor furniture.—
Shea Simmons,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
Instead use a gentle blotting technique to draw the stain out of the fabric.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
-
The high waistband provides gentle compression without feeling restrictive and doesn’t dig in during long stretches of sitting.—
Susan Brickell,
Travel + Leisure,
3 May 2025
Adjective
-
This week’s episode tackles the minefield of casting, as execs melt down over the racial politics of casting their absurd Kool-Aid tentpole.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
-
Once again, that means going to absurd lengths in the quest to facilitate banter between pilots, even if some of those attempts hilariously crash and burn.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
-
Amanda learned in like 10 seconds, which is insane.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Mar. 2025
-
The emu egg—a two pound, eight-inch ovoid with a sultry teal shell gently speckled in pale green—seemed like just the right absurdist final flourish for an already insane endeavor.—
Helen Rosner,
The New Yorker,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Your skin is exposed to UV rays both on cold, cloudy days and sunny ones.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
-
Just like the name suggests, this moisture-wicking dress was designed to keep you cool on sunny, blisteringly hot days.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Fey is a big fan of Ina Garten, aka TV chef the Barefoot Contessa, and The Four Seasons feels a lot like if Ina Garten made a sitcom: upscale and aspirational, beautiful and soothing.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
1 May 2025
-
The Venezuelan songstress and Colombian crooners melodic and soothing vocals pair perfectly with Los Ángeles’ hip-swiveling cumbia tune.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
But many will, in situations where they’re allowed to stretch out, go deep, get silly, or eat hot wings while trying to answer questions.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
-
Have a Dance Party Clear the furniture, cue up a playlist with all of Mom's favorite hits (and a few silly, kid-friendly jams), and let loose.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
1 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Balmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balmy. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share