balmy Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective satellite informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
loco; wacky; loopy; bats; haywire; nuts; kooky; nutty; barmy; around the bend; buggy; kookie; loony; whacky; crackers; round the bend; daft; dotty; batty; cracked; fruity; bonkers.
- it used to drive my husband balmy
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adjective satellite mild and pleasant
mild; soft.
- balmy days and nights
- the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth
- a soft breeze
WordNet
Balm"y adjective
Definitions
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Having the qualities of balm; odoriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild. "The balmy breeze." Tickell.Tired nature's sweet restorer, balmy sleep ! Young.
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Producing balm. "The balmy tree." Pope.Syn. -- Fragrant; sweet-scented; odorous; spicy.
Balm"y adjective
Definitions
Full of barm or froth; in a ferment. "Barmy beer." Dryden.