airy

adjective

ˈer-ē How to pronounce airy (audio)
airier; airiest
Synonyms of airynext
1
a
: of or relating to air : atmospheric
b
: high in the air : lofty
airy perches
c
: performed in air : aerial
airy leaps
2
: unreal, illusory
airy romances
3
a
: being light and graceful in movement or manner : sprightly, vivacious
an airy dance
b
: exceptionally light, delicate, or refined
an airy fragrance
4
a
: open to the free circulation of air
an airy room
b
: having openings or spaces
airy lacework
5
: affected, proud
airy condescension
airily
ˈer-ə-lē How to pronounce airy (audio)
adverb
airiness
ˈer-ē-nəs How to pronounce airy (audio)
noun

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The room is open, light, and airy. He refused with an airy wave of his hand.
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Fauchon had been a large store, wide and deep and high, with lots of airy space between the displays. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026 The deep soaking tub and clear shower stall are set pieces in the room, creating a real open and airy feel. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Oct. 2026 In the kitchen, large accordion windows open to a patio, giving the back of the house an airy, indoor-outdoor feel. — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 The living room is a really nice airy space, especially for a tiny house, and has a sofa bed, a coffee table, and a TV, along with a little storage. — New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for airy

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of airy was in the 14th century

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airy

adjective
ˈa(ə)r-ē How to pronounce airy (audio)
ˈe(ə)r-
airier; airiest
1
a
: of or relating to air : atmospheric
b
: high in the air : lofty
airy perches
c
: performed in air
airy leaps
2
: lacking a sound or solid basis
airy romance
3
a
: light and graceful in movement and manner
an airy dancer
b
: extremely light, delicate, or refined
an airy perfume
4
: open to the air : breezy
an airy room
airily
ˈar-ə-lē How to pronounce airy (audio)
ˈer-
adverb
airiness
ˈar-ē-nəs How to pronounce airy (audio)
ˈer-
noun
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