AIRINESS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

airiness

noun

Definition of airiness

as in ethereality

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Recent Examples of airiness The rest of the house had her mother’s easy sense of style and airiness. — Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026 For smoother hummus, use a high-power blender, blend longer, add more tahini or olive oil, or incorporate ice for airiness. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026 Without the armrests on one side, the silhouette creates airiness, something that’s crucial in a couch for a small space. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026 In this dim foyer, Benjamin Moore's Natural Cream swoops in to provide some airiness. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026 Compared with those of the older behemoths, the stairs of this 105-story giant do have an airiness about them, which was apparently an intention in the design. — Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026 The AirPods deliver a clean, separated sound with an emphasis on crispness, clarity, and airiness. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026 As a result, the aesthetic is dominated by the warm tones of walnut wood furniture with rounded details; light gray walls creating a neutral backdrop for the brand’s collections, and mirrored details amplifying the sense of airiness. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026 His playing also contributes to the airiness of the album, the sense of weightlessness that has more in common with SUSS or Chuck Johnson than anybody on country radio. — Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026

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There was a sort of lightness to the mood of a team that was still trying to absorb the news.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Hughes suggests a dusty pink or light beige to lift and soften the richness of the floor, while Alonso notes that cooler neutrals can offer a nice contrast, adding some lightness to the room.

— Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

Definition of lightness

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What to read next Once the initial excitement of weightlessness has worn off, the kids realize the true extent of their predicament.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 27 June 2026
Behind the weightlessness of the digital world lies an expanding physical architecture of chips, cables, cooling systems, and power lines.

— Vaishali Nigam Sinha, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

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