Palmy

Pronunciation: /ˈpɑːlmi/

Definitions of palmy

adjective relating to or characteristic of a period of prosperity or great success

Example Sentences

A1 The weather in this palmy town is always warm and sunny.

A2 The palmy beach was the perfect spot for a relaxing vacation.

B1 The palmy conditions of the economy are expected to continue for the next few years.

B2 The palmy days of summer are a welcome break from the cold winter months.

C1 The palmy atmosphere of the party was evident in the laughter and joy of the guests.

C2 The palmy career of the actor has spanned over three decades and shows no signs of slowing down.

Examples of palmy in a Sentence

formal The palmy days of the company's success are long gone.

informal Back in the palmy days, we used to hang out at the beach all day.

slang I wish I could go back to those palmy times when everything was easy.

figurative The palmy weather made for a perfect day at the park.

Grammatical Forms of palmy

• past tense: palmied
• plural: palmies
• comparative: palmier
• superlative: palmiest
• present tense: palms
• future tense: will palm
• perfect tense: have palmed
• continuous tense: is palming
• singular: palmy
• positive degree: palmy
• infinitive: to palm
• gerund: palming
• participle: palmed

Origin and Evolution of palmy

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'palmy' originated from the Latin word 'palma' meaning palm tree or victory.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something related to palm trees or victory, the word 'palmy' later evolved to also mean prosperous, flourishing, or successful.