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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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 8 Aug. 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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