breezy
Light and carefree
Breezy describes weather with a light, pleasant wind—stronger than calm but gentler than windy.
The word extends to manner and tone: a breezy attitude is casual, carefree, cheerful.
Breezy conversation flows easily without heaviness.
The connotation is usually positive, though it can suggest someone is too casual for the situation: Her breezy dismissal of the complaint annoyed him.
Sudden bursts of air
- blusteryWildly, coldly windy
- zephyrMild, gentle breeze
- draftyLetting cold air in
- gustyMarked by sudden drafts
windswept · airy · blowing · billowing · fluttering · rustling · wafting · blustering
Pleasingly restorative
- crispFirm and breakable
- briskQuick and invigorating
- freshNewly made, not stale
- invigoratingImparting fresh energy
cooling · pleasant · mild · temperate · balmy · comfortable · airy · springlike
Cheerful and without worry
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- blitheCheerfully indifferent
- jauntyLively and self-assured
buoyant · insouciant · untroubled · cheerful · sunny · merry · playful · whimsical
Relaxed, not official
- relaxedFree of stress
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
- effortlessRequiring no strain
- unconcernedFeeling no worry
unpretentious · offhand · flippant · glib · dismissive · flip · airy · throwaway
gusts
Sudden bursts of air
gusty · windswept · airy · blowing · billowing · fluttering · rustling · wafting · blustering · brisk
refreshing
Pleasingly restorative
invigorating · cooling · pleasant · mild · temperate · balmy · comfortable · airy · springlike · light
lighthearted
Cheerful and without worry
- easygoingRelaxed in temperament
- nonchalantCalmly unconcerned
- blitheCheerfully indifferent
jaunty · buoyant · insouciant · untroubled · cheerful · sunny · merry · playful · whimsical · spirited
informal
Relaxed, not official
- relaxedFree of stress
- laid-backCalm and unhurried
- effortlessRequiring no strain
unconcerned · unpretentious · offhand · flippant · glib · dismissive · flip · airy · throwaway · light
flowing
Moving continuously onward
- billowingPuffing out dramatically
- flutteryTrembling with light movements
- lightweightLacking mass or importance
sheer · gauzy · floaty · airy · diaphanous · chiffon · gossamer · wispy · silky · flowy
- loose clothingbaggy, loose fit, oversized, relaxed fit, roomy
- Wind termscalm, windy, gusty, blustery, still
- atmospheresmisty, hazy, foggy, smoky, humid
- SpringApril, May, spring equinox, spring flowers, cherry blossoms
- weatherweather, rain, sun, snow, wind
- difficultyeasy, hard, medium, difficult, moderate
- cool breezeGentle refreshing airflow
- breeze throughAccomplish with effortless ease
- light breezeGentle movement of air
- summer breezeGentle warm-weather wind
- sea breezeWind from ocean to land
- warm breezeSoft mild wind
breeze, breezes, breezed, breezing, breezily, breezeless, breezeway, breeziness, breezier