breeze

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both

pl: breezespast: breezedpp: breezeding: breezing

The word carries a strong sensory association with lightness and lack of resistance. When describing weather, it evokes a feeling of refreshment and comfort, distinguishing it from a gust or a gale which imply violence or unpredictability. In social or professional contexts, the term signals an effortless superiority. Whether it is a task that requires no mental strain or a person moving through a crowd without hesitation, the underlying image is one of gliding without friction or struggle.

Countable when referring to a specific wind event or an easy task. Uncountable when referring to the general movement of air.

Meanings

Noun

"A cool breeze blew across the beach."

Noun

A task that is very easy to accomplish.

"The final exam was a total breeze."

Transitive Verb

[something]

To move quickly and confidently through a place or process.

"She breezed through the security checkpoint."

Intransitive Verb

To move in a relaxed, confident, or casual manner.

"He breezed into the room as if he owned it."

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