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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
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as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
a balmy spring day
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of balmy
Put on a beachy playlist, open the sunroof or roll down the windows to let in the balmy breeze, and soak up the ever-changing views of the clear blue waters.
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Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
And now images snapped from space have revealed the staggering scale of the snowfall across the usually balmy Gulf Coast.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Visit the Côte d’Azur in late spring for a Goldilocks moment, when the weather will be balmy enough to idle away an afternoon on the patio of a beach club.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
Once the plants can handle at least six to eight hours of full sun and the weather is balmy, transplant your tomatoes into a vegetable bed or outdoor container garden.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
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Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
And now images snapped from space have revealed the staggering scale of the snowfall across the usually balmy Gulf Coast.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Visit the Côte d’Azur in late spring for a Goldilocks moment, when the weather will be balmy enough to idle away an afternoon on the patio of a beach club.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
Once the plants can handle at least six to eight hours of full sun and the weather is balmy, transplant your tomatoes into a vegetable bed or outdoor container garden.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for balmy
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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
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Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.—
Thomas Saccente,
Arkansas Online,
17 Jan. 2023
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Unlike the Antarctic of today, Late-Cretaceous Antarctica was warmer and wetter, with temperate weather and lush vegetation.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
5 Feb. 2025
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The weather in Palermo is generally temperate in winter, with average highs around 50℉, but summers can be brutal, making a case for air-conditioning.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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But instead of chastisement, caregivers should get their child to stop scratching with gentle encouragement, kindness, and empathy.—
Andy Collinson,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Gaga’s powerful delivery propels the track forward, but in the second verse, the production contracts to suit Ariana’s gentle coo.—
Kristen S. Hé,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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Undermining tax collections and the IRS goes hand in glove with Trump’s absurd belief that the U.S. federal government can or should try to fund itself primarily via tariffs.—
New York Daily News,
Twin Cities,
16 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, prescribing some specific artisanal orange marmalade seems absurd.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2025
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Your voice is insane.—
Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com,
al,
4 Apr. 2023
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The Republican and right-wing reaction is just insane.—
Michael Tomasky,
The New Republic,
31 Mar. 2023
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Most avalanche accidents happen on the first sunny day after a storm when people get antsy and disregard red flags.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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Forecasters predict a sunny day on Tuesday before more rain settles into parts of the region Wednesday.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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It’s powered by an ingredient called Centella asiatica, which is known for its soothing properties.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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The mattress was extremely comfortable—firm, body-conforming, and had a sense of evenness and stability that was very soothing and calming.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2025
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Finally, its focus on physics means that things get silly pretty quickly, which makes for very shareable moments and clips.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Dozen Bakery off Nolensville Pike is celebrating this silliest of holidays with special pies and quiche.—
Adam Tamburin,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Balmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balmy. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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