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breezily

breezily

1 4.9
In a casual, confident way that shows no worry
  • adverb
  • /ˈbrizəli/
translation icon : con despreocupación
  • 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

  • "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

casually
vsbreezily
103 2.5

In a relaxed, not very careful way

adds cheerful self-assurance and lightness rather than mere informality
with a smile
vsbreezily
67 1.0

In a friendly way while smiling

adds casual cheerfulness and confident ease beyond simple friendly expression
confidently
vsbreezily
36 2.9

In a way that shows a person is sure and not afraid

adds casual cheer and a relaxed carefree attitude to that certainty
cheerfully
vsbreezily
34 1.0

In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help

is more relaxed and self-assured in the same happy manner
nonchalantly
vsbreezily
9 7.4

In a calm way that shows no worry or excitement

introduces upbeat cheer and quiet confidence rather than subdued calmness
amiably
vsbreezily
4 3.7

In a friendly, pleasant way

brings casual cheer and self-assurance beyond simple friendliness or warmth
cheerily
vsbreezily
3 2.5

In a happy, friendly way

is gentler and adds casual confidence rather than only bright cheer
airily
vsbreezily
1 6.7

In a light, careless way that shows little worry

is friendlier and more confidently upbeat rather than lightly flippant
jovially
vsbreezily
1 4.6

In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile

places more casual self-assurance into similar friendliness and cheer
genially
vsbreezily
1 3.7

In a friendly and cheerful way that makes people feel welcome

adds casual confidence and lightness rather than only warmth and friendliness
affably
vsbreezily
1 4.4

In a friendly, pleasant way that shows warmth and kindness

adds carefree cheer and confident ease rather than just being warm
lightheartedly
vsbreezily
1 3.7

In a cheerful, relaxed way without worry

includes similar cheer but adds casual assurance or self belief
light-heartedly
vsbreezily
1 3.8

In a cheerful, carefree way without showing worry

is used with added casual confidence rather than mere carefreeness
congenially
vsbreezily
1 5.7

In a pleasant and friendly way

is more casual cheerful and self-assured than merely agreeable behaviour
ebulliently
vsbreezily
1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

is more relaxed and casually confident rather than intensely energetic
insouciantly
vsbreezily
1 9.9

In a relaxed way without worry

adds cheerful and confident lightness rather than merely being unconcerned
perkily
vsbreezily
6.4

In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence

is more casual and easygoing rather than showing energetic confidence
light-hearted way
vsbreezily
3.3

A cheerful relaxed way of speaking that shows no worry

is more confident and casually assured rather than only relaxed
jollily
vsbreezily
4.5

In a cheerful and lively way

is more calmly confident and casually cheerful rather than playful exuberance
mirthfully
vsbreezily
6.3

In a happy, laughing way

adds an easy casual confidence to joy rather than pure merriment
uninhibitedly
vsbreezily
7.5

Without holding back feelings or actions

keeps a lighter casually confident tone rather than unrestrained behaviour

Antonyms

1.6

In a way that shows you mean what you say

43 3.2

In a worried or nervous way

How Carefree

breezily
1 4.9
nonchalantly
9 7.4
calmly
110 1.0

Surface Forms

breezily positive

Morphology

breezily = breezy (transparent) = breeze + y + ly

Formed by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'breezy', so the manner meaning is directly derived.

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.