balmy
Soft and temperate
Balmy describes mild, pleasant weather—warm enough to be comfortable but not hot: a balmy evening on the patio, balmy tropical breezes.
The word suggests gentle warmth with a hint of softness or fragrance.
In British slang, balmy (sometimes spelled barmy) means crazy or foolish: You'd have to be balmy to swim in that lake in January.
Moderate in intensity
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- temperateMild, avoiding extremes
- pleasantGiving enjoyment or comfort
- clementMild, showing leniency
gentle · soft · springlike · breezy · summery · tropical · humid · sultry
Inducing a settled state
- relaxingBecoming less tense
- peacefulFree from disturbance
- sereneUntroubled and composed
- comfortingGiving emotional ease
restful · therapeutic · healing · restorative · palliative · alleviating · gentle · quiet
Mentally unhinged
- daftSilly or foolish
- battyMildly eccentric or daft
- nuttyEccentric or almond-flavored
- loopyMildly crazy, informal
dotty · barmy · crackers · bonkers · mad · insane · foolish · silly
Pleasantly strong-smelling
- scentedHaving added fragrance
- fragrantEmitting pleasant smell
- perfumedTreated with fragrance
- sweet-smellingHaving agreeable odor
resinous · herbal · floral · incense · essential oils · eucalyptus · lavender · mint
mild
Moderate in intensity
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
- temperateMild, avoiding extremes
- pleasantGiving enjoyment or comfort
clement · gentle · soft · springlike · breezy · summery · tropical · humid · sultry · fair
calming
Inducing a settled state
comforting · restful · therapeutic · healing · restorative · palliative · alleviating · gentle · quiet · lulling
crazy
Mentally unhinged
loopy · dotty · barmy · crackers · bonkers · mad · insane · foolish · silly · touched
aromatic
Pleasantly strong-smelling
sweet-smelling · resinous · herbal · floral · incense · essential oils · eucalyptus · lavender · mint · soothing
- lip balmWaxy mouth moisturizer
- balsamic vinegarAged Italian grape condiment
- balsamic glazeReduced sweet-sour condiment
- balsam firResinous North American conifer
- healing balmMedicinal ointment for wounds
- tiger balmMentholated topical pain reliever
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