Master confusing words with ease
Balmy vs. Barmy
Balmy
/ˈbɑːmi/Examples:
The balmy breeze carried the scent of ocean salt.Her mood improved under the balmy, moonlit evening.They strolled through the park on a balmy spring day.
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Barmy
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Her idea of wearing socks with sandals seemed a bit barmy.He had a barmy notion of starting a cat circus at home.The rumors about alien invasions were pure barmy nonsense.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Balmy refers to something mild and pleasant, usually describing weather that's comfortable and soothing.
- Barmy, on the other hand, is a British slang term meaning foolish or crazy.
- Remember, balmy has an l like balm, soothing and nice, while barmy contains an r, resembling crazy.
- Think of balmy being calming which sounds similar and aligns with the weather context.
- Use barmy when youre talking about someone whos being silly or irrational, aligning with the quirky British usage.
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