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