balmy

[balmĀ·y]

Tourists who flock from Minnesota to Florida in the wintertime are hoping for balmy weather that is, those frosty Midwesterners are trading mountains of snow and freezing winds for warm sun and gentle breezes.

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Having the qualities of balm; odoriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild.

Adjective S.
mild and pleasant; "balmy days and nights"; "the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth"

Adjective S.
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; "it used to drive my husband balmy"


a.
Having the qualities of balm; odoriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild.

a.
Producing balm.

a.
Full of barm or froth; in a ferment.


Balmy

Balm"y , a. 1. Having the qualities of balm; odoriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild. "The balmy breeze." Tickell.
Tired nature's sweet restorer, balmy sleep !
2. Producing balm. "The balmy tree." Pope. Syn. -- Fragrant; sweet-scented; odorous; spicy.

Balmy

Balm"y , a. Full of barm or froth; in a ferment. "Barmy beer." Dryden.

Having the qualities of balm; odoriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild.

Full of barm or froth; in a ferment.

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