balmily

Also found in: Idioms.

balm·y

 (bä′mē)
adj. balm·i·er, balm·i·est
1. Having the quality or fragrance of balm; soothing.
2. Mild and pleasant: a balmy breeze.
3. Chiefly British Slang Eccentric in behavior.

balm′i·ly adv.
balm′i·ness n.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adv.1.balmily - in a mildly insane mannerbalmily - in a mildly insane manner; "the old lady is beginning to behave quite dottily"
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
Focusing on the way skin picks up light: chalky matte, balmily waxen or with a dem/glow--and often within the realm of a singular face.
It was a balmily sunny evening and full-length double doors were wide open to Juliet balconies - admittedly overlooking 1960s office buildings rather than some ornate plaza.
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.