breezier; breeziest
1
: swept by breezes
breezy beaches
a breezy day
2
a
: briskly informal
a breezy essay
b
: airy, nonchalant
breezy indifference
breezily adverb
breeziness noun

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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Whether you’re drawn to breezy maxis, casual T-shirt dresses, or classic floral patterns, there’s a dress for every occasion and style. Kaitlin Marks, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2025 The Village takes cues from New York’s rich and diverse aesthetics, blending influences from the edgy, industrial vibes of SoHo to the breezy sophistication of the Hamptons. Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 Often, our everyday stressors feel never-ending, and the return to equilibrium becomes less than breezy. Marie Bladt, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025 The Sacramento area can expect a breezy weekend with rain possibly returning to the region, according to the National Weather Service. Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for breezy 

Word History

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 16 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

breezy

adjective
breezier; breeziest
1
: somewhat windy
2
: lively and somewhat carefree
breezily adverb
breeziness noun

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