adjective
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fresh; windy
a breezy afternoon
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casual or carefree; lively; light-hearted
her breezy nature
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lacking substance; light
a breezy conversation
Other Word Forms
- breezily adverb
- breeziness noun
- unbreezy adjective
Etymology
Origin of breezy
Example Sentences
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The first two tracks are dense and heavy, but elsewhere on the record she opts for a breezier approach.
History is not a world-spirit moving inexorably towards some breezy, sunlit upland of wisdom.
From Salon
She promised to be honest about her feelings when she’s back on the “Today” set where the mood is often light and breezy.
From Los Angeles Times
Ordinarily, with the male guards anyway, they had a bold, breezy manner; now even they had to form ruler-straight lines and stand hours at frozen attention.
From Literature
Yes, this was uncomfortable, but comparatively breezy as far as medical procedures go — simple, brief and noninvasive.
From Los Angeles Times
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