adjective
B2
Upper-Intermediate
breezy
BREE-zee
Breezy (adjective) means Pleasantly windy. Example: “It was a breezy afternoon on the coast.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- breezies
- Comparative
- breezier
- Superlative
- breeziest
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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.
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blowy
windy
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Frequently asked questions
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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