Breezy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈbrē-zē/

Meaning & Definition of Breezy

Breezy (adjective)

  1. swept by breezes
  2. briskly informal
  3. airy, nonchalant

Breezy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having a relaxed, casual manner

    "a breezy tour guide who remains completely unfazed no matter what the mishap"

    similar: affable, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, low-pressure, mellow
    related: carefree, casual, dégagé, lackadaisical, nonchalant, unaffected, unconcerned, unfussy, unperturbed, untroubled, unworried, familiar, homey, informal, flexible, lax, lenient, permissive, pliable, pliant, soft, accessible, approachable, imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable, amicable, companionable, comradely, cordial, genial, hail-fellow-well-met, hearty, neighborly, warm, warmhearted
    opposite: high-strung, uptight
    near: ceremonious, decorous, formal, rigid, strict, anxious, bothered, distressed, worried, jittery, jumpy, nervous, skittish, tense

  2. marked by strong wind or more wind than usual

    "a breezy day usually finds the waters of the bay studded with sail"

    similar: blowy, blustery, gusty, squally, windy
    related: drafty, stormy, tempestuous
    near: breathless, calm, motionless, still

  3. open to the free circulation of air

    "let's sit on the front porch; it's breezier there"

    similar: airy, ventilated
    related: atmosphered, vented
    opposite: breathless, stuffy, unventilated
    near: close, stifling, suffocating

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Breezy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Breezy:

affable, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, low-pressure, mellow, blowy, blustery, gusty, squally, windy, airy, ventilated

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Breezy

Words with the opposite meaning of Breezy:

high-strung, uptight, breathless, stuffy, unventilated

Related Words for Breezy

carefree, casual, dégagé, lackadaisical, nonchalant, unaffected, unconcerned, unfussy, unperturbed, untroubled, unworried, familiar, homey, informal, flexible, lax, lenient, permissive, pliable, pliant, soft, accessible, approachable, imperturbable, nerveless, unflappable, unshakable, amicable, companionable, comradely

Near Antonyms of Breezy

ceremonious, decorous, formal, rigid, strict, anxious, bothered, distressed, worried, jittery, jumpy, nervous, skittish, tense, calm, motionless, still, close, stifling, suffocating

Word Forms of Breezy

Inflections: breezier, breeziest

Derived words: breezily (adverb), breeziness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Breezy

First known use: 1637

Frequently Asked Questions about Breezy

What does "Breezy" mean?

"Breezy" means swept by breezes. As an adjective, it is defined as: swept by breezes. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Breezy"?

Other words for "Breezy" include affable, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, low-pressure, mellow and blowy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Breezy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Breezy"?

There are 56 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Breezy". Common alternatives include affable, devil-may-care, easygoing, happy-go-lucky, laid-back, low-pressure, mellow, blowy, blustery and gusty.

What is the opposite of "Breezy"?

Antonyms of "Breezy" include high-strung, uptight, breathless, stuffy and unventilated. Near antonyms include ceremonious, decorous, formal and rigid.

How do you use "Breezy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Breezy" in a sentence: "a breezy tour guide who remains completely unfazed no matter what the mishap"; "a breezy day usually finds the waters of the bay studded with sail"; "let's sit on the front porch; it's breezier there".

Is "Breezy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Breezy" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Breezy"?

"Breezy" is pronounced /ˈbrē-zē/.

What is the origin of the word "Breezy"?

First known use: 1637.