balmy

/'bɑ:mi/
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balmy

The children played outside on a balmy afternoon.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Mild and pleasant: Used to describe weather that is pleasantly warm and gentle.
    • Fragrant, having a pleasant smell: (Archaic or less common) Having a soothing, pleasant aroma.
    • Informal/Slang: Mentally irregular, foolish, or crazy: Used to describe someone or something as eccentric or senseless.
Usage and Examples

  • Describing pleasant weather:

    • We spent a week enjoying the balmy summer evenings.
    • After the storm, the air turned balmy and calm.

  • Describing a soothing quality (archaic):

    • The balmy scent of lavender filled the room. (Note: "balmy" in this sense is now rare; "fragrant" or "aromatic" is more common.)

  • Informal: Describing foolishness or craziness:

    • His balmy idea was to build a boat out of newspaper.
    • The constant noise is driving me balmy.
Advanced Usage
  • "Balmy breeze": A common collocation for a gentle, warm wind.
    • They sailed on the balmy breeze.
  • "Balmy days": A fixed phrase referring to periods of very pleasant weather.
    • I long for the balmy days of June.
Variants and Related Words
  • Balm (n): A fragrant ointment or something that soothes.
    • The music was a balm for her troubled mind.
  • Balmily (adv): In a balmy manner.
    • The sun shone balmily on the meadow.
  • Balminess (n): The state or quality of being balmy.
    • The balminess of the night was perfect for a walk.
Synonyms
  • For "mild and pleasant": Mild, temperate, soft, gentle, pleasant.
  • For "fragrant": Aromatic, sweet-smelling, perfumed.
  • For "crazy" (informal): Foolish, silly, daft, nuts, bonkers.
Antonyms
  • For "mild and pleasant": Harsh, severe, inclement, stormy.
  • For "fragrant": Foul-smelling, malodorous.
  • For "crazy" (informal): Sane, sensible, rational.
Notes on Meaning
  • The primary modern meaning relates to pleasant weather. The informal meaning implying foolishness is chiefly used in British English.
  • The "fragrant" meaning is considered archaic but may be encountered in literary or historical contexts. Do not confuse with "barmy," which is a common informal variant spelling for the "crazy" meaning.
balmy

The children played outside on a balmy afternoon.

Adjective
  1. mild and pleasant
    • balmy days and nights
    • the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth
    • a soft breeze
  2. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
    • it used to drive my husband balmy

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