Breezed: meaning, definitions and examples

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breezed

 

[ briːzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement, air

To 'breeze' means to move or proceed with ease and speed, often in a casual or relaxed manner. The term can also imply a sense of effortlessness in accomplishing a task or navigating through a situation. The past tense 'breezed' is commonly used to describe how someone might have easily passed through an area or a situation. It evokes imagery of lightness and grace in motion.

Synonyms

flowed, glided, sauntered, swept

Examples of usage

  • She breezed through her exam with confidence.
  • They breezed into the party and immediately stole the spotlight.
  • He breezed past the competition effortlessly.
  • The dog breezed along the path, wagging its tail.

Translations

Translations of the word "breezed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ventado

🇮🇳 हवा में बहना

🇩🇪 geblasen

🇮🇩 berhembus

🇺🇦 вітрило

🇵🇱 wiejący

🇯🇵 そよぐ

🇫🇷 soufflé

🇪🇸 soplar

🇹🇷 esmek

🇰🇷 바람이 불다

🇸🇦 تهب

🇨🇿 vánek

🇸🇰 vánok

🇨🇳 吹拂

🇸🇮 zavetrjevanje

🇮🇸 blása

🇰🇿 желдір

🇬🇪 ქარი blowing

🇦🇿 yelləmək

🇲🇽 soplar

Etymology

The verb 'breeze' dates back to the mid-16th century and is derived from the Middle English word 'breeze,' which means a 'gentle wind.' The evolution of the term has seen it transition from a reference to a specific type of light wind to a metaphor for ease and smoothness in movement or action. Its informal usage began to gain popularity in the 19th century, particularly in American English, as a way to express the notion of progressing through tasks or situations with little resistance. Over time, 'breeze' encapsulated a sense of lightness and a carefree approach, making it a favored term in various colloquial expressions, such as 'breeze through' a task. Today, while it retains its original reference to wind, it is often used in both literal and metaphorical contexts, emphasizing ease and swiftness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,994 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.