balmy

[US]/ˈbɑːmi/
[UK]/ˈbɑːmi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. pleasantly warm or mild; fragrant and soothing

Phrases & Collocations

balmy weather

balmy breeze

balmy evening

balmy climate

Example Sentences

the balmy days of late summer.

the weather was balmy, not a breath of wind.

It’s a balmy evening,the golden time for lovers.

dined in shirtsleeves; balmy weather that had them down to their shirtsleeves.

The balmy weather made for a perfect day at the beach.

She enjoys taking a walk in the balmy evenings.

The balmy breeze carried the scent of flowers.

We had a balmy conversation over a cup of tea.

The balmy climate of the region attracts many tourists.

I love to relax in the balmy sunshine.

The balmy evening air was filled with the sound of crickets.

She wore a light dress to enjoy the balmy weather.

The garden was filled with the fragrance of balmy herbs.

The balmy summer evenings are perfect for outdoor dining.

Real-world Examples

The balmy evening was suddenly piercingly, bitingly cold.

Source: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

The Virgin Islands, located in the Caribbean, have a balmy climate.

Source: IELTS Vocabulary: Category Recognition

Through the balmy air of night how they ring out their delight!

Source: British Original Language Textbook Volume 6

The Bassin d'Arcachon is a large sheltered bay which often enjoys balmy temperatures into October.

Source: The Guardian Reading Selection

It has the same lush lines of palm trees and the same year-round balmy temperatures.

Source: Special English Slow English

With year-round sunshine, Fort Lauderdale is a balmy holiday destination that offers an interesting mix of waterfront entertainment.

Source: Vacation Travel City Guide: North America Edition

Our body is always trying to maintain a balmy temperature of around 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit, or 37 degrees Celsius.

Source: Perspective Encyclopedia of Technology

Hermione walked straight out of the oak front doors and down the stone steps into the balmy evening air.

Source: 5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Some can be found waddling along the balmy shores of southern Africa, on barren and windswept islands like this one.

Source: CNN 10 Student English February 2023 Compilation

The seawater out there is a freezing minus four degrees, but these swimmers are splashing around at a balmy 19.

Source: Travel to the Earth's interior

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