Englisch

breezy

gb/bɹˈizi/ us/bɹˈizi/
A2 Englisch
Bedeutungen
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adjective A2 property
1

windy with a light breeze

If it is breezy, a light wind is blowing.

Verwendungsmuster: a breezy [day/morning/afternoon]; it is breezy (outside)
Häufiger Fehler:
Don’t use for very strong wind; for that, prefer "windy" or "stormy."
Synonyme
windy (More general; can suggest stronger wind.) | blustery (Suggests stronger, gustier wind than "breezy.")
Antonyme
calm (No wind or very little wind.) | still (Air not moving.)
Wortverbindungen
a breezy day |a breezy afternoon |breezy weather |a breezy beach |a breezy coastline |breezy conditions |a breezy walk |cool and breezy |warm and breezy |a bit breezy
Themen
weather |outdoors |daily_life
Beispiele
  • It was a breezy morning, so we took light jackets.
  • The sailboat moves best on a breezy day.
  • The park feels cooler when it’s breezy.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • It is breezy today.
  • A breezy wind comes from the sea.
adjective B2 property
2

cheerfully relaxed and light

If someone is breezy, they seem cheerful and relaxed.

Verwendungsmuster: a breezy [manner/tone/smile]; [someone] is breezy about [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
In people/tone, "breezy" can sometimes sound slightly negative (too casual); context matters.
Synonyme
cheerful (Focuses on positive mood rather than relaxed informality.) | lighthearted (Suggests not taking things too seriously.) | easygoing (Emphasizes a relaxed personality more generally.)
Antonyme
serious (Not light or casual in manner.) | tense (Shows worry or nervousness.)
Wortverbindungen
a breezy manner |a breezy tone |a breezy smile |a breezy attitude |a breezy confidence |a breezy greeting |a breezy response |breezy conversation |remain breezy |sound breezy
Themen
emotions |social_life |communication
Beispiele
  • She gave a breezy wave as if everything were fine.
  • He stayed breezy throughout the interview and didn’t seem nervous.
  • Her breezy confidence put everyone at ease.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • He has a breezy attitude.
  • She sounded breezy on the phone.
adjective C1 property
3

lively, light, informal in style

A breezy text is easy and lively, not heavy or academic.

Verwendungsmuster: a breezy [style/article/column/guide]; written in a breezy way
Synonyme
lively (More general; not necessarily informal.) | chatty (Suggests a conversational, talk-like style.) | accessible (Emphasizes being easy to understand.)
Antonyme
dense (Hard to read because it is heavy with information.) | formal (More serious and less conversational.)
Wortverbindungen
a breezy style |a breezy article |a breezy column |a breezy read |a breezy guide |breezy prose |breezy dialogue |a breezy introduction |a breezy overview |breezy writing
Themen
media |writing |communication |education
Beispiele
  • The book offers a breezy introduction to personal finance.
  • Her breezy style makes complex topics feel simple.
  • The review was breezy and entertaining rather than detailed.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • This article is breezy and fun to read.
adjective C1 property
4

too casual; slightly disrespectful

Sometimes "breezy" means too relaxed and not serious enough.

Verwendungsmuster: a breezy [remark/reply/apology]; be breezy about [something]
Häufiger Fehler:
If you want only a positive meaning, choose "cheerful" or "friendly" to avoid this negative sense.
Synonyme
offhand (Suggests a casualness that can seem uncaring.) | glib (Implies smoothness that feels insincere or shallow.) | flip (Suggests disrespectful lightness.)
Antonyme
respectful (Shows appropriate seriousness and consideration.) | earnest (Sincere and serious.)
Wortverbindungen
a breezy reply |a breezy remark |a breezy dismissal |a breezy apology |a breezy assurance |a breezy response |a rather breezy tone |too breezy |sound breezy |become breezy
Themen
communication |social_life |emotions
Beispiele
  • His breezy apology made it sound like he didn’t really care.
  • She gave a breezy “no problem” when the issue was actually serious.
  • The manager disliked his breezy attitude toward deadlines.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • His breezy answer sounded rude.
adjective B2 property
5

airy and exposed to breezes

A breezy place has lots of fresh air.

Verwendungsmuster: a breezy [room/porch/terrace/apartment]
Synonyme
airy (Focuses on openness and fresh air, not necessarily wind.) | well-ventilated (More technical/neutral description of good airflow.)
Antonyme
stuffy (Unpleasantly warm with little fresh air.) | airless (With no airflow or ventilation.)
Wortverbindungen
a breezy room |a breezy porch |a breezy terrace |a breezy apartment |a breezy veranda |a breezy café |a breezy balcony |breezy and bright |breezy and cool |a nice breezy spot
Themen
home |outdoors |travel
Beispiele
  • We had lunch on a breezy terrace overlooking the water.
  • The hotel room was bright and breezy with the windows open.
  • They chose a breezy spot under the trees to escape the heat.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • The room feels breezy with the window open.
Grammatik
Grundform
breezy
IPA
GB/bɹˈizi/
US/bɹˈizi/
Silben & Betonung
breezy (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (breezy)
Wortformen
Adjective
  • Base: breezy
  • Comparative: breezier
  • Superlative: breeziest
Wortfamilie
Forms
breezier adjective breeziest adjective
Core family
breeze noun A2
Related words
breezily adverb
Advanced or less common
breeziness noun
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