breezy
gb/bɹˈizi/ us/bɹˈizi/
A2
English
Senses
0 senses
adjective
A2
property
1
windy with a light breeze
If it is breezy, a light wind is blowing.
Usage pattern:
a breezy [day/morning/afternoon]; it is breezy (outside)
Common mistake:
Don’t use for very strong wind; for that, prefer "windy" or "stormy."
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.)
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
Themes
weather
|outdoors
|daily_life
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- 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.
Usage pattern:
a breezy [manner/tone/smile]; [someone] is breezy about [something]
Common mistake:
In people/tone, "breezy" can sometimes sound slightly negative (too casual); context matters.
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.)
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
Themes
emotions
|social_life
|communication
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- 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.
Usage pattern:
a breezy [style/article/column/guide]; written in a breezy way
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.)
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
Themes
media
|writing
|communication
|education
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- 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.
Usage pattern:
a breezy [remark/reply/apology]; be breezy about [something]
Common mistake:
If you want only a positive meaning, choose "cheerful" or "friendly" to avoid this negative sense.
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.)
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
Themes
communication
|social_life
|emotions
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- His breezy answer sounded rude.
adjective
B2
property
5
airy and exposed to breezes
A breezy place has lots of fresh air.
Usage pattern:
a breezy [room/porch/terrace/apartment]
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.)
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
Themes
home
|outdoors
|travel
Examples
- 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.
Learner examples
- The room feels breezy with the window open.
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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