breezy

adjective

ˈbrē-zē How to pronounce breezy (audio)
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
ˈbrē-zə-lē How to pronounce breezy (audio)
adverb
breeziness
ˈbrē-zē-nəs How to pronounce breezy (audio)
noun

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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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The baby pink style was made of a sheer, breezy pink fabric and featured crystallized spaghetti straps that gave way to frindgy crystalized trim that decorated the hem. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026 Zeagoo Gauze Button-Down Shirt For a breezy and cooling option, consider Amazon’s number one best-selling button-down. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026 The image of that breezy, boisterous grandma stayed with Steinem for years. — Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Mornings unfold by the pool or on a breezy balcony with front-row views of the Mediterranean. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for breezy

Word History

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 7 Sep. 2026.

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breezy

adjective
ˈbrē-zē How to pronounce breezy (audio)
breezier; breeziest
1
: somewhat windy
2
: lively and somewhat carefree
breezily
-zə-lē How to pronounce breezy (audio)
adverb
breeziness
-zē-nəs How to pronounce breezy (audio)
noun
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