English Explanatory Dictionary

balmy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Producing balm.
  2. Soothing or fragrant.
  3. Of weather, mild and pleasant.
  4. Foolish; slightly crazy or mad; eccentric.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɑː.mi/ /ˈbɑmi/ /ˈbɔmi/ /ˈbɑlmi/ en-au-balmy.ogg

Word forms

balmy balmier balmiest

Etymology

From balm + -y. Doublet of balsamic.

Synonyms

barmy

Derived words

balmify balmily balminess barmy unbalmy
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