Breezing: meaning, definitions and examples

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breezing

 

[ หˆbriหzษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

moving lightly

The verb 'breezing' refers to moving or acting in a lively and carefree manner. It often conveys a sense of ease and effortlessness in the way someone approaches a task or situation. This term can also imply a casual attitude, as if the individual is unfazed by challenges or obstacles. In various contexts, it describes actions that are taken without much struggle or seriousness. It's commonly used in conversational English to express a laid-back approach.

Synonyms

drifting, floating, gliding, sailing

Examples of usage

  • She was breezing through her homework.
  • He arrived at the party, breezing in with a smile.
  • They spent the afternoon breezing along the beach.

Translations

Translations of the word "breezing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ventando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคตเคพ เคšเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berangin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั‚ะตั€ะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wietrzyk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใใ‚ˆ้ขจ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brisa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท esinti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋žŒ์ด ๋ถˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุณูŠู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรกnky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ veternรญk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพฎ้ฃŽ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vetriฤ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sveifla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะตะปะดะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ“แƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yรผngรผl kรผlษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brisa

Etymology

The term 'breeze' is derived from Middle English 'breez' which means a gentle wind or current of air. Its origins can be traced back to Middle French 'bise,' which refers to a north wind. Over time, the word evolved in English to depict not only a meteorological phenomenon but also to encapsulate a sense of lightness and ease in movement. The transition of 'breeze' from a natural element to a descriptor of behavior allows for a metaphorical understanding of movement. Thus, 'breezing' implies an easygoing and untroubled approach to activities, often implying that the actions are completed with little resistance or effort.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,751, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.