adjective
breezy
BREE-zee
adjective
1
Pleasantly windy.
"It was a breezy afternoon on the coast."
2
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 notesIn plain EnglishEither mildly windy weather, or a relaxed, casual, upbeat way of talking or behaving.
Common pairings
breezy manner
breezy tone
breezy day
Word Forms
breezier comparative, breezies plural, breeziest superlative
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Etymology
From "breeze" plus the adjective-forming suffix "-y", first describing windy weather and later extended to a light, easygoing personality.