breezy

adjective

ˈbrē-zē 

breezier; breeziest

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 

adverb

breeziness

ˈbrē-zē-nəs 

noun

Synonyms

• affable
• devil-may-care
• easygoing
• happy-go-lucky
• laid-back
• low-pressure
• mellow

Examples of breezy in a Sentence

I enjoy the author's breezy style.

She listened to their complaints with breezy indifference.

Recent Examples on the Web

The wide-leg pants keep things breezy while also staying on theme with its contrast hem detailing. —Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 6 Dec. 2024

Our fresh and breezy summer garments are now tucked away in our drawers, swapping places with sweaters, coats, and gloves, our best defenses against winter's cold. —Alfredo Toriello, Glamour, 4 Dec. 2024

The company looks to do the same inside the T1's rough-around-the-edges trailer box, carving out a 360-degree panorama of windows complemented by a wide, breezy French door entry. —New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2024

Its four-way stretch, peach fuzz-esque lining, deep V-neck, and breezy shape will make this your new favorite cozy sweater. —Neha Tandon, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

breezy

adjective

ˈbrē-zē 

breezier; breeziest

1

: somewhat windy

2

: lively and somewhat carefree

breezily

-zə-lē 

adverb

breeziness

-zē-nəs 

noun