summery

Like July weather

Summery describes things characteristic of or suitable for summer—warm, bright, and light: a summery dress, summery weather in early May.

The word evokes the pleasant associations of the season rather than just the calendar dates.

Not to be confused with summary, which means a brief account or overview.

activities

picnic

Outdoor casual meal

camping · hiking · sailing · fishing · sunbathing · beach · roadtrip · festival · gardening · lounging

weather

warm

Moderately heated, or friendly

  • hotHaving much warmth
  • humidContaining much moisture
  • balmyMildly warm, soothing

sultry · sweltering · muggy · tropical · heatwave · temperate · scorching · torrid · oppressive · thunderstorms

light

sunshine

Direct rays from above

golden · radiant · luminous · beaming · shimmering · gleaming · dappled · sunlit · glowing · brilliant

flavors

citrus

Acidic fruits with segments

zesty · lime · grapefruit · watermelon · mint · fruity · tropical · coconut · mango · berry

fashion

floral

Of or like blooms

lightweight · cotton · linen · sundress · sandals · shorts · sleeveless · pastel · breezy · flowing

breezy

airy

Light and well-ventilated

breezy · zephyr · waft · billowy · flowing · breathable · open · spacious · gossamer · diaphanous

Categories
Opposites
seasonal character

summerywintry

Cold and frosty

wintery · hibernal · winterlike · autumnal · unsummery

temperature/climate quality

summerycold

Low temperature state

frigid · icy · freezing · frosty · chilly

mood/atmosphere

summerybleak

Dreary and without cheer

dreary · gloomy · harsh · stark · cheerless

Phrases
Family

summer, summertime, midsummer, summerhouse, summertimes, Indian summer, summeriest, midsummers, summeriness

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G