Is There a Word Balmy?

adjective, balm·i·er, balm·i·est. mild and refreshing; soft; soothing: balmy weather.

What does balmy mean?

balmy \BAH-mee\ adjective. 1 a : having the qualities of balm : soothing. b : mild, temperate. 2 : crazy, foolish.

What is the difference between Barmy and balmy?

BALMY is an adjective (a describing word) that means pleasantly warm. If you're tempted to confuse it with think L for lovely weather. “It's a beautiful BALMY summer day.” BARMY is a colloquial or informal expression for mad or crazy.

Robert Thorne

Robert Thorne

Automotive & Future Transportation Editor

Robert Thorne covers electric vehicle innovations, autonomous driving systems, global mobility trends, and automotive engineering developments.