breezy
abounding in breezes; windy.
fresh; sprightly: His breezy manner was half his charm.
Origin of breezy
1Other words for breezy
Other words from breezy
- breez·i·ly, adverb
- breez·i·ness, noun
- un·breez·y, adjective
Words Nearby breezy
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How to use breezy in a sentence
Winds start whipping by the time we wake up Saturday, and it’s still breezy Sunday.
D.C.-area forecast: Showers today, with soaking rain tonight | A. Camden Walker, Jason Samenow | December 4, 2020 | Washington PostExpress forecastForecast in detailYesterday’s wintry feel continues today with another chilly start and breezy day.
D.C.-area forecast: Cold and breezy again today, nicer tomorrow; Saturday storm? | Dan Stillman | December 2, 2020 | Washington PostHighs on Wednesday are in the breezy mid- to upper 40s, before moderating to the low 50s on Thursday when winds ease a bit.
Updates: Tornado watch for areas east of District | Jason Samenow | November 30, 2020 | Washington PostDespite the sun, breezy northwest winds keep temperatures on the cool side, with highs in the mid- to upper 40s.
PM Update: Gusty showers overnight. Clear but cooler on Monday. | Greg Porter | November 22, 2020 | Washington PostSpring is beautiful and full of blooms and breezy weather, while fall brings crisp air and the changing colors of the leaves.
He shimmies, he shakes, he waves his arms, his eyes bug out of his head—all in the service of some wonderfully breezy pop ditties.
SXSW Breakout Musical Acts: London Grammar, Chance the Rapper, Jungle, and More | Marlow Stern | March 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTA breezy, sensible governor with a prophetic eye on Latin America and the ability to actually get things done?
Tina Brown: I Know Who Hillary’s Running Mate Should Be | Tina Brown | July 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIn September last year she was caught out when changing planes at breezy Brisbane airport.
New Wardrobe Malfunction Today Suggests Kate REALLY Needs Hem Weights | Tom Sykes | June 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBut the truth is the Seacrests, the Bergerons, and the Deeleys are the personable, breezy diamonds in the awkward, robotic rough.
The 1985 victim, 22-year-old Catherine Costello of breezy Point, lived despite being run over by the front two cars.
A Murder on N.Y.’s Subway Tracks Leaves Authorities Scrambling for Answers | Michael Daly | December 29, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThis was the most perfect specimen of the bluff, hearty, breezy, almost ingenuous Westerner that Gwynne had encountered.
Ancestors | Gertrude Atherton"Quite," declared the breezy sergeant, who already had the Italian by the collar and coat-sleeve.
The Doctor of Pimlico | William Le QueuxNot a sail, from verge to verge, not a smoke-bank—just a dead and empty solitude, in place of all that brisk and breezy life.
A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, Complete | Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)In an hour's time they were all ready and started on their breezy walk.
Daisy Ashford: Her Book | Daisy Ashford"I suppose because it is more breezy than the town" replied Helen.
Daisy Ashford: Her Book | Daisy Ashford
British Dictionary definitions for breezy
/ (ˈbriːzɪ) /
fresh; windy: a breezy afternoon
casual or carefree; lively; light-hearted: her breezy nature
lacking substance; light: a breezy conversation
Derived forms of breezy
- breezily, adverb
- breeziness, noun
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