breezily
- adverb
- /ˈbrizəli/
- Jackson's classical aspirations have been on display throughout his career, and he breezily tackles some of Ellington's complex instrumental pieces.
- says breezily
- breezily dismisses
- replied breezily
Examples
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"Okay," she said breezily, "so I'll see you tomorrow."
Fiction book (1991) -
"People are wary of newcomers in a small New England town like Westport," my mother had explained breezily.
Fiction book (1998) -
"Just wondering," I said as breezily as I could.
Fiction book (2000) -
"I had no trouble finding them," Decker said breezily.
Fiction book (1995) -
"That's right," he had replied breezily, scotch in hand.
Fiction book (1990) -
I have a stack of magazines for just such an occasion," Jory said breezily.
Fiction book (1994) -
"Hiya, Mr. McNally," he said breezily.
Fiction book (1992) -
"Hey, Detective," he greeted Fournet breezily.
Fiction book (2001) -
Miranda chatted breezily with the droid driver.
Fiction book (1994) -
She smiled breezily and replied, "Don't worry, everything will be fine!"
Synonyms
In a relaxed, not very careful way
In a friendly way while smiling
In a way that shows a person is sure and not afraid
In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help
In a calm way that shows no worry or excitement
In a friendly, pleasant way
In a happy, friendly way
In a light, careless way that shows little worry
In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile
In a friendly and cheerful way that makes people feel welcome
In a friendly, pleasant way that shows warmth and kindness
In a cheerful, relaxed way without worry
In a cheerful, carefree way without showing worry
In a pleasant and friendly way
In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness
In a relaxed way without worry
In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence
A cheerful relaxed way of speaking that shows no worry
In a cheerful and lively way
In a happy, laughing way
Without holding back feelings or actions
Antonyms
How Carefree
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Breezily comes from the word breeze, which means a 'gentle wind', plus the adverb ending -ly. People also call something 'a breeze' when it is very easy, so to do something breezily is to do it easily and lightly, without worry, like a soft wind.