Langimage
English

breezy

|bree/zy|

B2

/ˈbriːzi/

light and cheerful

Etymology
Etymology Information

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

Historical Evolution

'briza' transformed into the English word 'breeze', and eventually became the modern English word 'breezy'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a light wind', but over time it evolved to also mean 'casual and cheerful'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

characterized by a light, refreshing wind.

It was a breezy day at the beach.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Adjective 2

casual and cheerful in manner.

She had a breezy attitude towards life.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45