Meaning & use

summery

adjective·Everyday

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suggestive or typical of summer; light, bright, or suited to warm weather

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She wore a summery dress with a floral print to the garden party.

The menu offered summery dishes like chilled soup and fresh salads.

A note on using this word

Not to be confused with 'summary' — 'summery' describes something evocative of the summer season.

Words with a similar meaning

sunnylight

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Words with an opposite meaning

wintry

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