adjective B2 Upper-Intermediate

breezy

BREE-zee

Breezy (adjective) means Pleasantly windy. Example: “It was a breezy afternoon on the coast.”

adjective

Pleasantly windy.

"It was a breezy afternoon on the coast."

Casual, cheerful, and relaxed in manner.

"He gave a breezy answer and moved on to the next question."

"Her breezy confidence put everyone at ease."

How to use breezy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither mildly windy weather, or a relaxed, casual, upbeat way of talking or behaving.

Common pairings

breezy manner breezy tone breezy day

breezier comparative, breezies plural, breeziest superlative

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It was a _____ afternoon on the coast.

From "breeze" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y", first describing windy weather and later extended to a light, easygoing personality.

What does “breezy” mean?

The word “breezy” means pleasantly windy. In plain terms, either mildly windy weather, or a relaxed, casual, upbeat way of talking or behaving.

How do you pronounce “breezy”?

“Breezy” is pronounced BREE-zee (/ˈbɹiːzi/ in IPA).

How do you use “breezy” in a sentence?

Here is “breezy” used in a sentence: “It was a breezy afternoon on the coast.”

What part of speech is “breezy”?

“Breezy” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “breezy” have?

“Breezy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: pleasantly windy.

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