balmy Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
    loco; wacky; loopy; bats; haywire; nuts; kooky; nutty; barmy; around the bend; buggy; kookie; loony; whacky; crackers; round the bend; daft; dotty; batty; cracked; fruity; bonkers.
    • it used to drive my husband balmy
  2. adjective satellite mild and pleasant
    mild; soft.
    • balmy days and nights
    • the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth
    • a soft breeze

WordNet


Balm"y adjective
Definitions
  1. Having the qualities of balm; odoriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild. "The balmy breeze." Tickell.
    Tired nature's sweet restorer, balmy sleep ! Young.
  2. Producing balm. "The balmy tree." Pope. Syn. -- Fragrant; sweet-scented; odorous; spicy.
Balm"y adjective
Definitions
  1. Full of barm or froth; in a ferment. "Barmy beer." Dryden.

Webster 1913