balmy

adjective

ˈbä-mē How to pronounce balmy (audio)
Definition of balmynext
1
as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low a balmy spring day

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2
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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3
as in silly
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 Iceland’s freezing temperatures typically last about five months of the year, but the government has chosen a balmy summer day for its pivotal national referendum. — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 On a balmy evening in late June, AD PRO Directory members from across Southern California and beyond gathered for the community’s LA summer social. — Ad Pro, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026 If the balmy temperature inside the park isn’t warm enough for you, soothe your muscles in one of the hot tubs. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026 The southernmost Scandinavian country might not seem like an obvious place to spend the warmer months—its mercurial weather is a far cry from the reliably balmy climes of Marseille or Sorrento. — Stephanie Gavan, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for balmy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balmy
  1. temperate
  2. gentle
  3. silly
  4. sunny
  5. soothing
  6. foolish
  7. mild
  8. soft
Adjective
  • Unsurprisingly, the wine lists are impeccable across the property, from Santé Restaurant to 38º North Wine Bar, which takes its name from the temperate latitude that cuts through some of the world’s finest wine regions.
    — CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The air was fresh and temperate, a welcome reprieve from the late fall chill that was settling into the East Coast.
    — Trisha Thadani Kirsten Potter Tanya Pérez Devin Murphy, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of temperate
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  • This one, steeped in milk and cream, sparks off the roof of your mouth with a gentle chile burn and the pleasantly numbing zap of cloves.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The American Medical Association recommends chin tucks, gentle neck rotations and half-neck circles during the day.
    — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of gentle
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  • But seeing my parents examining themselves in that way and connecting with people and putting themselves in vulnerable and silly and meaningful situations.
    — Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2026
  • That scene was always the silliest in the American version, and its absence in the international edition was a wise choice.
    — Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of silly
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  • Stop at Callicoon Wine Merchant for a bottle paired with a stinky cheese on their sunny patio.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
  • According to the forecast, Saturday will start out mostly sunny with wind gusts up to 20 mph.
    — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of sunny
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  • For sensitive or dry underarms, the deodorant also uses a soothing blend of shea butter, spirulina, and niacinamide to keep pits comfortable all day long.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026
  • On the upside, the villas are one of the more soothing spots for a mild hangover.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of soothing
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  • Soaking the suburbs over parking is reminiscent of other foolish, revenue-grabbing ideas, such as a congestion tax aimed at outsiders as a way to gin up money to cover Chicago’s ever-present budget black hole.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • With Oracle having lost more than $20 billion in stock-market value today, this appears to be penny-wise and pound foolish.
    — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of foolish
Adjective
  • The coming-of-age drama, based on Coffey’s life, follows a high school student with mild cerebral palsy trying to wrestle for the school’s scholastic wrestling team.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The mild sweetness of onions pairs naturally with tallow’s savory character, and when fried at the right temperature the coating turns crisp and golden without the onions losing their tender bite.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of mild
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  • However, the company said beer depletions, a measure of sales from distributors to retailers and other customers, declined slightly during the quarter, indicating consumer demand was softer than shipment growth suggests.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Passion fruit seeds are soft and edible, but there are just too many to be enjoyable.
    — Carolynn Carreño, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Balmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balmy. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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