balmy

Meanings

• adjective

  Mild and pleasantly warm, especially in contrast to a cold wind or weather.

  - "The weather in the tropics can be quite balmy."
  - "After a long winter, the first balmy day of spring is a welcome relief."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

barmy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with balmy
calmly , psalmly , palely

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Variants

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balmier , balmiest , balmily , balminess , balminesses , balmy

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Etymology

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From Old French balsamique, from balsamum, a fragrant gum resin, from balsamus, a balm, probably from a base meaning 'to touch, to heal'. Balmy has come to mean 'mild and pleasantly warm' due to its association with the soothing properties of balsam.

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Trivia

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1. The word balmy comes from the Old French word balsamique, which means 'fragrant gum resin'.

2. Balmy weather is often associated with tropical climates, but it can also describe mild and pleasant weather in other parts of the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. tropical climate: Balmy is often used to describe weather in tropical climates, where temperatures are consistently warm and pleasant.

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Culture

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Balmy has been used in literature and poetry to describe pleasant weather and atmospheres. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night', the character Viola says, 'Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon 'em: When greatness which is in semblance only, like for example, Magus, Sir Topas, and Fortunatus, is put into a gentle and delicate temper, it may be called 'balmy'.', suggesting that the term has connotations of gentleness and mildness.

How to Memorize "balmy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a warm, sunny day with gentle breezes and soft, soothing fragrances. Visualize the feeling of the sun on your skin and the sound of birds chirping in the background.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word balmy with the feeling of warmth and relaxation. Think of a warm bath or a cozy blanket on a cold day.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the association between balmy and the soothing properties of balsam resin.

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