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Definition of breezy
breezy
/ˈbriːzi/
bree · zy
Adverb:breezily
breezy Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
4
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
2
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• adjective
1
Pleasantly windy or exposed to fresh, moving air.
Example
"We enjoyed our afternoon picnic on the breezy hilltop overlooking the bay."
2
Appearing relaxed, informal, and cheerily unconcerned.
Example
"She greeted the visiting committee with a breezy confidence that immediately put everyone at ease."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the early 17th century from the noun 'breeze' (probably from Old Spanish and Portuguese 'briza', denoting a northeast wind) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Breezy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/breezy