Meaning of the word balmy in English

What does balmy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

balmy

US /ˈbɑː.mi/

UK /ˈbɑː.mi/

of the weather) pleasantly warm

Example:

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The balmy air made our evening stroll delightful.

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We enjoyed a balmy summer evening by the lake.

Synonym:

mild temperate pleasant gentle soft

(of a person or their behavior) foolish or eccentric

Example:

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He's a bit balmy if you ask me, always talking to himself.

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Her ideas are a bit balmy, but sometimes they work.

Synonym:

foolish eccentric crazy mad silly