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breezily

|breez-i-ly|

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/ˈbriːzɪli/

(breezy)

light and cheerful

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNoun
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'breezily' originates from the word 'breeze,' which comes from the Old Spanish word 'briza,' meaning 'a cold northeast wind.'

Historical Evolution

'breeze' changed from the Old Spanish word 'briza' and eventually became the modern English word 'breeze.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a cold wind,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a gentle wind' and by extension, 'casual or relaxed.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a casual, relaxed, or cheerful manner.

She breezily walked into the room, greeting everyone with a smile.

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Last updated: 2025/07/12 09:46