balmy

• Se dit d'un temps ou d'un climat agréablement chaud et doux, souvent avec une légère brise. Peut aussi qualifier une personne d'une humeur joyeuse et aimable.

Describes weather that is pleasantly warm and mild.

1. Mild and pleasantB1formal

   Describing weather that is pleasantly warm and gentle.

   Doux et agréable (temps)

   • The balmy evening breeze was perfect for a walk.
   • They enjoyed the balmy climate of the tropical island.
   • A balmy spring day lifted everyone's spirits.

   Synonymesagreeableclementfairgentlemildpleasantsoftsunnytemperatewarm

   Antonymesbitterfrigidharshinclementsevere

2. Mentally irregularC1slangbritish

   An informal or slang term used to describe someone who is eccentric, foolish, or not mentally sound.

   Dérangé, toqué

   • He's gone a bit balmy in his old age.
   • Don't listen to him; he's completely balmy.
   • She had a balmy idea about building a rocket in her backyard.

   Synonymesbattybonkerscrackersdaftdottynuttytouched

   Antonymesrationalsanesound