breezy
gb/bɹˈizi/ us/bɹˈizi/
A2
English
szeles, könnyed, laza, olvasmányos, nemtörődöm, félvállról vett, szellős, levegős
A2
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szeles
A2
Usage pattern:
a breezy [day/morning/afternoon]; it is breezy (outside)
It was a breezy morning, so we took light jackets.
Szeles reggel volt, ezért könnyű dzsekit vettünk fel.
The sailboat moves best on a breezy day.
A vitorlás szeles napon halad a legjobban.
The park feels cooler when it’s breezy.
Learner examples
It is breezy today.
Ma szeles az idő.
A breezy wind comes from the sea.
Kellemes szellő fúj a tenger felől.
Common mistake:
Don’t use for very strong wind; for that, prefer "windy" or "stormy."
Meaning
windy with a light breeze
Collocations
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
Synonyms
windy (More general; can suggest stronger wind.)
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blustery (Suggests stronger, gustier wind than "breezy.")
Antonyms
calm (No wind or very little wind.)
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still (Air not moving.)
Themes
weather
|outdoors
|daily_life
Definition
If it is breezy, a light wind is blowing.
Having a noticeable, usually pleasant wind; characterized by a breeze.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
a breezy [manner/tone/smile]; [someone] is breezy about [something]
She gave a breezy wave as if everything were fine.
Könnyedén intett, mintha minden rendben lenne.
He stayed breezy throughout the interview and didn’t seem nervous.
Az interjú alatt végig laza maradt, és egyáltalán nem tűnt idegesnek.
Her breezy confidence put everyone at ease.
Learner examples
He has a breezy attitude.
Könnyed a hozzáállása.
She sounded breezy on the phone.
Könnyed hangon beszélt a telefonban.
Common mistake:
In people/tone, "breezy" can sometimes sound slightly negative (too casual); context matters.
Meaning
cheerfully relaxed and light
Collocations
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
Synonyms
cheerful (Focuses on positive mood rather than relaxed informality.)
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lighthearted (Suggests not taking things too seriously.)
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easygoing (Emphasizes a relaxed personality more generally.)
Antonyms
serious (Not light or casual in manner.)
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tense (Shows worry or nervousness.)
Themes
emotions
|social_life
|communication
Definition
If someone is breezy, they seem cheerful and relaxed.
Pleasantly confident, cheerful, and informal in manner; not worried or serious.
C1
3
könnyed
B2
olvasmányos
B2
Usage pattern:
a breezy [style/article/column/guide]; written in a breezy way
The book offers a breezy introduction to personal finance.
A könyv könnyed bevezetést nyújt a személyes pénzügyek világába.
Her breezy style makes complex topics feel simple.
Könnyed stílusa miatt az összetett témák is egyszerűnek tűnnek.
The review was breezy and entertaining rather than detailed.
Learner examples
This article is breezy and fun to read.
Ez a cikk könnyed, és élvezet olvasni.
Meaning
lively, light, informal in style
Collocations
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
Synonyms
lively (More general; not necessarily informal.)
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chatty (Suggests a conversational, talk-like style.)
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accessible (Emphasizes being easy to understand.)
Antonyms
dense (Hard to read because it is heavy with information.)
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formal (More serious and less conversational.)
Themes
media
|writing
|communication
|education
Definition
A breezy text is easy and lively, not heavy or academic.
Written or spoken in a quick, lively, informal way that feels light and easy to read or listen to.
C1
4
nemtörődöm
B2
Usage pattern:
a breezy [remark/reply/apology]; be breezy about [something]
His breezy apology made it sound like he didn’t really care.
Nemtörődöm bocsánatkérése úgy hangzott, mintha valójában nem is érdekelné a dolog.
She gave a breezy “no problem” when the issue was actually serious.
Csak könnyedén odavetette, hogy „semmi gond”, pedig a probléma valójában komoly volt.
The manager disliked his breezy attitude toward deadlines.
Learner examples
His breezy answer sounded rude.
Nemtörődöm válasza udvariatlannak hatott.
Common mistake:
If you want only a positive meaning, choose "cheerful" or "friendly" to avoid this negative sense.
Meaning
too casual; slightly disrespectful
Collocations
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
Synonyms
offhand (Suggests a casualness that can seem uncaring.)
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glib (Implies smoothness that feels insincere or shallow.)
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flip (Suggests disrespectful lightness.)
Antonyms
respectful (Shows appropriate seriousness and consideration.)
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earnest (Sincere and serious.)
Themes
communication
|social_life
|emotions
Definition
Sometimes "breezy" means too relaxed and not serious enough.
Showing a level of casualness or confidence that seems inappropriate, dismissive, or not serious enough (often used disapprovingly).
B2
5
Usage pattern:
a breezy [room/porch/terrace/apartment]
We had lunch on a breezy terrace overlooking the water.
Egy szellős teraszon ebédeltünk, ahonnan a vízre nyílt kilátás.
The hotel room was bright and breezy with the windows open.
A hotelszoba világos és szellős volt a nyitott ablakokkal.
They chose a breezy spot under the trees to escape the heat.
Learner examples
The room feels breezy with the window open.
Nyitott ablaknál kellemesen szellős a szoba.
Meaning
airy and exposed to breezes
Collocations
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
Synonyms
airy (Focuses on openness and fresh air, not necessarily wind.)
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well-ventilated (More technical/neutral description of good airflow.)
Antonyms
stuffy (Unpleasantly warm with little fresh air.)
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airless (With no airflow or ventilation.)
Themes
home
|outdoors
|travel
Definition
A breezy place has lots of fresh air.
Open and well ventilated, with fresh air moving through easily.
Grammar
Dictionary form
breezy
IPA
GB/bɹˈizi/
US/bɹˈizi/
Syllables & stress
breezy (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (breezy)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: breezy
- Comparative: breezier
- Superlative: breeziest
Word family
Forms
breezier
adjective
breeziest
adjective
Core family
breeze
noun A2
Related words
breezily
adverb
Advanced or less common
breeziness
noun
Expressions
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