Word Adjective
balmy
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈbɑmi/ UK /bˈɑːmi/ balmy
Definition
adj.describing a warm, pleasant, and comfortable temperature. You use this to talk about weather that feels very nice to be outside in.
adj.describing a temperature that is warm and pleasant, typically in a way that is soothing or refreshing. Often used to describe spring or autumn weather.
Examples
“We spent the whole afternoon walking in the balmy spring air.”
“After a long, cold winter, the balmy weather of early April felt like a gift to the local gardeners.”
“The coastal town is famous for its balmy climate, which remains temperate enough for light clothing even as the rest of the country experiences the peak of summer.”
Etymology
From balm + -y. Doublet of balsamic.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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