1
as in psychotic
having or showing a very abnormal or sick state of mind
a completely balmy but harmless old man who talked intently to plants and believed they answered back
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in temperate
marked by temperatures that are neither too high nor too low
a balmy spring day
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
a pleasant, balmy breeze was all that stirred the wildflowers growing near the shore
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in absurd
showing or marked by a lack of good sense or judgment
the balmy notion that the IRS wouldn't collect taxes on his lottery winnings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of balmy
All have a private veranda to enjoy balmy evenings outside.
—
Mary Holland, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 2024
On a balmy night in Belém, Pará in northern Brazil, just 100 miles south of the equator and close to the Amazon rainforest, a crowd of over 250,000 attendees assembled in the Mangueirão Olympic Stadium’s parking lot for an unprecedented free concert.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Nov. 2024
Sardinia is ringed with coves lapped by translucent turquoise water, soft white sand beaches and some of the warmest swimming conditions in the region, as balmy as 80 degrees in summer.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Downtown, the nearly identical tents of the Harris/Walz and Trump/Vance campaigns stood separated by several hundred feet on one of the main streets, but almost no one collected posters or bumper stickers from either forlorn camp on a balmy but heavily overcast day.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for balmy 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balmy
Adjective
-
The counselor also told police Trotman had had a previous psychotic break in which he was found wandering the woods.Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2023
-
Lewis prescribed Price anti-psychotic medication after a mental health referral Sept. 1.Thomas Saccente, Arkansas Online, 17 Jan. 2023
Adjective
-
There were some horror results — including a 24-1 defeat to Portugal in the Four Nations tournament in 2004 — but progress was always likely to be slow in a country that lacks a ‘court culture’, partly because the temperate nature means outdoor sports can be played year-round.Liam Tharme, The Athletic, 12 Dec. 2024
-
Located midway between the Dolomites and the Adriatic, mountain breezes and temperate sea air combine to create a refreshingly cool and rainy climate.Paul Caputo, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Not too soft without being harsh on the skin, these deliver gentle exfoliation while helping rinse away your cleanser.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025
-
Finish with a few more gentle pushes of your brush to get any remaining debris off your windshield, and be on your way.Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
The characterizations are absurd in both concept and performance.Armond White, National Review, 3 Jan. 2025
-
We’re told the feature will delve deeper into themes of identity, technology, and self-perception while retaining the darkly comedic and absurd tone that defined the short.Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Your voice is insane.Mary Colurso | mcolurso@al.com, al, 4 Apr. 2023
-
But obviously winning the grand jury prize was insane.Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2023
Adjective
-
Thursday is projected to be sunny with a high near 42.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 31 Dec. 2024
-
Friday will be sunny with a high around 21 degrees.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Try providing the breed with a calmer and more soothing environment.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
-
Neither Austan Goolsbee’s predictably soothing words nor the Friday index rebound were enough to offset fully the quicksilver repricing of Federal Reserve’s rate-setting path for next year, nor the 3% dump in the S & P 500 on Wednesday that followed the Fed’s decision and outlook release.Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
In a follow-up post, Spears shared a cute video of a young girl telling silly jokes.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 4 Jan. 2025
-
The silly yet snappy song propelled Mr. Vail, 27, to a new level of internet fame almost overnight.Alyson Krueger, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
Articles Related to balmy
Thesaurus Entries Near balmy
Cite this Entry
“Balmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balmy. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share