What is considered balmy weather?
adjective [usu ADJ n] Balmy weather is fairly warm and pleasant. a balmy summer’s evening. Synonyms: mild, warm, calm, moderate More Synonyms of balmy.
Is balmy cold or hot?
to me balmy has always been used for days like in the spring, when it is warm and pleasant and much nicer than the cold before it. Hot humid days are refered to as muggy. as in the air is so thick it is mugging you! I always thought balmy described pleasently warm, mild weather.
What is the meaning for balmy?
soothing
balmy \BAH-mee\ adjective. 1 a : having the qualities of balm : soothing. b : mild, temperate. 2 : crazy, foolish.
Does balmy mean mild?
Mild and pleasant
Balmy definition Mild and pleasant. A balmy breeze. Pleasantly warm and breezy.
Is balmy humid?
I believe that “balmy,” when it’s used in connection with the weather, e.g. a balmy breeze, implies a certain degree of (not excessive) humidity in addition to a moderate temperature. A warm island breeze could be balmy, but a very dry (though temperate) desert breeze could not be.
What is balmy water?
(of weather) pleasantly warm: a balmy summer evening.
What are the synonyms for balmy?
synonyms for balmy
- mild.
- moist.
- pleasant.
- temperate.
- tropical.
- moderate.
- refreshing.
- summerlike.
Is it barmy or balmy?
BALMY is an adjective (a describing word) that means pleasantly warm. If you’re tempted to confuse it with BARMY remember L for lovely weather. “It’s a beautiful BALMY summer day.” BARMY is a colloquial or informal expression for mad or crazy.
What’s the antonym of balmy?
What is the opposite of balmy?
harsh | inclement |
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stern | ungentle |
winteryUK | wintryUS |
barmy | irksome |
stormy | cool |
What’s another word for balmy?
Balmy Synonyms – WordHippo Thesaurus….What is another word for balmy?
mild | gentle |
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tender | bland |
nonabrasive | calm |
temperate | clement |
pleasant | smooth |