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Term: Antonym for Balmy

Definition: The antonym for "balmy" refers to something that is not soothing, mild, or pleasant.

Parts of Speech:

• Adjective: The temperature was freezing, completely opposite to the balmy climate of the tropics.
• Noun: The harshness of winter is the antonym of balmy weather.
• Verb: The storm intensified and transformed the balmy breeze into a gusty wind.
• Adverb: She spoke bluntly, antonym to the balmy style of communication he preferred.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Meaning: Not pleasant or comforting.

Sample Sentence: The icy wind blowing across the polar region made the environment completely antonymous to balmy.

Related Products: Warm Scarf, Heavy Jacket.

Sense 2:

Meaning: Severe or harsh.

Sample Sentence: The antonymic winter storm left the town covered in deep snow and paralyzed the area.

Related Products: Thick Gloves, Snow Shovel.

Sense 3:

Meaning: Not moderate in intensity or severity.

Sample Sentence: The fierce heatwave made the climate insufferable, diametrically opposite to the balmy summer days.

Related Products: Portable Fan, Sunscreen.