Breezily
What it means
In a light, cheerful, and casually confident manner.
Reach for it when describing relaxed speech or action that keeps a moment from feeling heavy
She breezily redirected the conversation toward what could still be done.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
Fits when lively self-assurance has a jaunty rhythm
Not when calm understatement is more accurate
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everyday
lightly
Fits when the manner avoids weight or solemnity
Not when the subject must not seem dismissed
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warm
Fits when visible good spirits are the main quality
Not when casual confidence should also be heard
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professional
casually
Fits when lack of formality is the key fact
Not when friendly brightness is essential
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formal
nonchalantly
Fits when apparent lack of concern is intended
Not when warm engagement rather than indifference is the point
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literary
airily
Fits when carefree ease suits a stylized voice
Not when the manner could sound detached or superior
Opposites 3
- solemnly
- anxiously
- heavily
Common phrases 3
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reply breezily
He could reply breezily because the revised plan was already in place.
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breezily confident
The host sounded breezily confident without making promises she could not keep.
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say breezily
We should not say breezily that a serious loss is easy to replace.
Word family 1
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Breezy delivery can reassure in a minor difficulty but can sound dismissive when another person is frightened, grieving, or raising a serious concern.
Definitions and examples are written for this site. How words are chosen Recording: Vealhurl, Southern England accent, from Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 Updated