breezy
Describes weather that is pleasantly windy with light gusts of air. It can also describe a person's demeanor or a style of writing that is relaxed, confident, and informal.
Exemples
3 sur 5It was a breezy day at the coast, making the heat much more bearable.
The weather was pleasantly windy by the sea, which helped cool down the temperature.
The author's breezy prose style makes the dense historical subject matter accessible to general readers.
The writer's relaxed and informal way of writing helps readers understand difficult history.
She walked into the meeting with a breezy confidence that immediately put everyone at ease.
She entered the room with a relaxed and cheerful attitude that made others feel comfortable.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'ee' sounds in 'breezy' like a 'bee' flying easily and cheerfully through a light wind.
Quiz rapide
The ______ morning air made our walk along the beach feel incredibly refreshing.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : breezy
Exemples
It was a breezy day at the coast, making the heat much more bearable.
everydayThe weather was pleasantly windy by the sea, which helped cool down the temperature.
The author's breezy prose style makes the dense historical subject matter accessible to general readers.
academicThe writer's relaxed and informal way of writing helps readers understand difficult history.
She walked into the meeting with a breezy confidence that immediately put everyone at ease.
businessShe entered the room with a relaxed and cheerful attitude that made others feel comfortable.
The report provides a breezy overview of the project's success without getting bogged down in technical details.
formalThe document gives a quick and casual summary of the results without being too formal.
Don't worry about the dress code; it's just a breezy backyard party.
informalThe party is casual and relaxed, so you do not need to dress formally.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
bright and breezy
To be full of energy and cheerful.
breeze through
To complete a task easily (verb phrase related to the root).
a breezy character
A person who is relaxed and not easily worried.
Souvent confondu avec
Windy often implies strong, potentially annoying wind, while breezy is usually light and pleasant.
Breathless refers to a lack of air or being out of breath, whereas breezy refers to the presence of moving air.
Notes d'usage
While 'breezy' literally refers to weather, it is frequently used figuratively to describe social interactions or creative works that feel light and unburdened.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use 'breezy' to describe a very strong storm, but it should only be used for light, refreshing winds.
Astuce mémo
Think of the 'ee' sounds in 'breezy' like a 'bee' flying easily and cheerfully through a light wind.
Origine du mot
Derived from the noun 'breeze', which comes from the Old Spanish and Portuguese 'brisa', meaning a cold northeast wind.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In English-speaking cultures, being 'breezy' is often a desirable social trait, suggesting one is cool-headed and not overly dramatic.
Quiz rapide
The ______ morning air made our walk along the beach feel incredibly refreshing.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : breezy
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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