— balmily , adv. — balminess , n.
/bah"mee/ , adj., balmier, balmiest .
1. mild and refreshing; soft; soothing: balmy weather.
2. having the qualities of balm; aromatic; fragrant: balmy leaves.
3. producing balm: balmy plants; a balmy shrub.
4. Informal. crazy; foolish; eccentric.
[ 1490-1500; BALM + -Y 1 ]
Syn. 1. fair, gentle, temperate, clement.