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balmy

Posted on September 20, 2017September 17, 2017 by Lynn

bal mi

adjective
1.  gentle, mild, and soothing.
They prefer the balmy climate of the South Sea Islands.

2.  fragrant, like a balm.
The tropical air was balmy with the scent of gardenias.

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