balmy

adjective
UK: /ˈbɑː.mi/
US: /ˈbɑːl.mi/

  1. Pleasantly warm.

    1. The weather is balmy today. [ ] [ ]
    2. A balmy breeze was blowing from the sea, a welcome change. [ ] [ ]

  2. Mild and pleasant.

    1. The balmy air felt good. [ ] [ ]
    2. We enjoyed a balmy evening sitting outside, watching the stars. [ ] [ ]

  3. Used to describe weather that is warm and pleasant.

    1. It was a balmy afternoon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The balmy climate attracts many tourists to the island each year. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gentle pleasant temperate warm mild

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "balmy" in English means: Pleasantly warm., Mild and pleasant., Used to describe weather that is warm and pleasant..

The phonetic transcription of "balmy" is /ˈbɑː.mi/ in British English and /ˈbɑːl.mi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "balmy": gentle, pleasant, temperate, warm, mild.

Example usage of "balmy": "The weather is balmy today.". More examples on the page.