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单词 balmy
释义 balmy
\pronunc at balm I+ē, i\ adjective
(-er/-est)
Etymology: balm (I) + -y
1.
 a. : having the soothing, healing, or aromatic qualities of balm or suggesting those attributed to balm
  < the first balmy presage of this repose — Laurence Sterne >
  < balmy flowery vegetation — John Muir †1914 >
  < a balmy medicinal syrup >
 b. : mild
  < the balmy breeze of morning — T.L.Peacock >
  < a pleasant balmy climate >
2. [alteration of barmy] : foolish, silly, insane
 < with weather so cold, one would be balmy to think of going swimming >
 < the country has gone slightly balmy — G.A.Parks >
Synonyms: see soft
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