English Reference
Adjective

breezy

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈbɹizi/ UK /bɹˈiːzi/ breezy

adj.describing a place with a light, pleasant wind, or a person who is relaxed and cheerful. It is a positive way to describe a mood or a day.

adj.characterised by light winds or a relaxed, casually cheerful manner. Often used to describe a literary style or a person's social disposition.


SIMPLE

It was a breezy day at the beach.

CONTEXTUAL

She walked into the meeting with a breezy confidence that immediately put the nervous team at ease.

COMPLEX

The author's breezy prose style manages to simplify complex economic theories without sacrificing the necessary nuance required for a serious academic critique.

Usage

Can be used both literally for weather and figuratively for personality; often follows linking verbs like 'feel' or 'seem'.


From breeze + -y.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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