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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 or pleasant, often relating to the weather.
- Barmy is British slang and refers to someone or something foolish or crazy.
- Remember Balmy with a memory of a calm, warm breeze on a sunny day.
- Think of Barmy in situations where you need to describe quirky or eccentric behavior.
- Balmy is soothing and smooth, while Barmy might cause a few chuckles with its silliness.
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