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Definition of Balmy
1. Adjective. Informal or slang terms for mentally irregular. "It used to drive my husband balmy"
Exact synonyms: Around The Bend, Barmy, Bats, Batty, Bonkers, Buggy, Cracked, Crackers, Daft, Dotty, Fruity, Haywire, Kookie, Kooky, Loco, Loony, Loopy, Nuts, Nutty, Round The Bend, Wacky, Whacky
Similar to: Insane
Derivative terms: Daftness, Kook, Loon
Similar to: Insane
Derivative terms: Daftness, Kook, Loon
2. Adjective. Mild and pleasant. "A soft breeze"
Definition of Balmy
1. a. Having the qualities of balm; odoriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild.
Definition of Balmy
1. mild [adj BALMIER, BALMIEST] : BALMILY [adv] - See also: mild
Medical Definition of Balmy
1. 1. Having the qualities of balm; odouriferous; aromatic; assuaging; soothing; refreshing; mild. "The balmy breeze." "Tired nature's sweet restorer, balmy sleep !" (Young) 2. Producing balm. "The balmy tree." Synonym: Fragrant, sweet-scented, odourous, spicy. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)