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balmy

1 of 1adjective
/ˈbɑmi/
Forms:balmier,balmiest
1

pleasantly warm, mild, and soothing

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  • The balmy breeze rustled the leaves, bringing a sense of tranquility to the garden.
  • As the sun set, the balmy evening invited residents to stroll along the beach in comfortable warmth.
  • The balmy weather was perfect for a leisurely picnic in the park.
  • After a long winter, the arrival of balmy spring days lifted everyone's spirits.
  • The balmy atmosphere of the spa provided a relaxing environment for guests to unwind.
2

eccentric, irrational, or mentally unsound in a harmless or whimsical way

  • He's a bit balmy, always talking to his plants.
  • Don't mind her—she gets a little balmy when she's tired.
  • That balmy idea actually worked, surprisingly.
  • His balmy behavior at the meeting raised a few eyebrows.
  • They dismissed the inventor as balmy—until his device changed everything.