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Webster 1913 Edition
Balmy
Balm′y
,Adj.
1.
Having the qualities of balm; odoriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild;
“The balmy breeze.” as,
. balmy
weatherTickell.
Tired nature’s sweet restorer,
balmy
sleep! Young.
2.
Producing balm.
“The balmy tree.” Pope.
Syn. – Fragrant; sweet-scented; odorous; spicy; refreshing; soothing.
Webster 1828 Edition
Balmy
B'ALMY
,Adj.
2.
Producing balm; as the balmy tree.3.
Soothing; soft; mild; as balmy slumbers.4.
Fragrant; odoriferous; as balmy wings.5.
Mitigating; easing; assuaging; as balmy breath.Definition 2024
balmy
balmy
English
Adjective
balmy (comparative balmier, superlative balmiest)
- Producing balm.
- Soothing or fragrant.
- Mild and pleasant.
- (informal) Foolish; slightly crazy or mad; eccentric.
- Roald Dahl, Parson's Pleasure
- 'I reckon he's balmy,' Claud said, and Bert grinned darkly, rolling his misty eye slowly round in its socket.
- Roald Dahl, Parson's Pleasure
Related terms
- (foolish): barmy (UK)
Translations
soothing or fragrant
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mild and pleasant