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

• casual
• mellow
• nonchalant
• unaffected
• informal
• easygoing
• flexible
• familiar
• low-pressure
• affable
• laid-back

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

There may be no better spot for front-row Pyramid views than a table at Khufu’s, a breezy restaurant on the Giza Plateau. —Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2025

After a summer of slipping on cheerful sundresses and breezy linen pants, the weather is starting to cool down. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025

But the real star is Liquid Vacation, a collaboration cocktail served at Little Palm, the hotel's poolside bar that transforms from breezy daytime cafe to lively evening hotspot. —Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025

With a breezy, melodic flow reminiscent of Harlem legend Max B, Liim’s new album is a testament to his growth as an artist. —Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1637, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for breezy

• cheesy
• easy
• queasy
• sleazy
• wheezy
• marchese
• speakeasy
• uneasy

Kids Definition

breezy

adjective

ˈbrē-zē 

breezier; breeziest

1

: somewhat windy

2

: lively and somewhat carefree

breezily

-zə-lē 

adverb

breeziness

-zē-nəs 

noun