breezily
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Definition
Adverb: - In a cheerful, lively, and carefree manner: The word describes doing something with a relaxed, light-hearted, and energetic attitude, as if unaffected by worries or difficulties. - In a brisk or quick manner: It can also describe doing something in a swift, effortless, and vigorous way.
Usage and Examples
The adverb "breezily" modifies a verb to describe how an action is performed.
Showing a carefree, cheerful attitude:
- She breezily dismissed their concerns and continued with her plan.
- "Don't worry about it," he said breezily.
Showing brisk, effortless speed or vigor:
- The player breezily scored three goals in the first half.
- He breezily completed the task in under an hour.
Advanced Usage
"breezily confident": Exhibiting confidence in a relaxed, untroubled way.
- The young entrepreneur was breezily confident about her startup's future.
Used in narrative to contrast with a serious situation: Often highlights a character's nonchalant or unconcerned reaction.
- While everyone else panicked, she breezily packed her bag and left.
Variants and Related Words
Breezy (adjective):
- Pleasantly windy: a breezy day.
- Casual, lively, and cheerful: a breezy conversation; a breezy personality.
Breeze (noun/verb):
- Noun: A gentle wind. A cool breeze blew.
- Verb (informal): To move or progress quickly and easily. She breezed through the exam.
Synonyms
- Light-heartedly: In a cheerful and carefree way.
- Airily: In a light, casual, or dismissive manner.
- Nonchalantly: In a casually calm and relaxed manner, showing little concern.
- Effortlessly: Without requiring much effort; easily.
Antonyms
- Anxiously: With worry or nervousness.
- Hesitantly: With hesitation or reluctance.
- Laboriously: With great effort and difficulty.
- Gravely: In a serious or solemn manner.
Adverb
- in a breezy manner
- he swings breezily into the title song