airy

adjective

ˈer-ē How to pronounce airy (audio)
Definition of airynext
1
as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness the bakery's lemon pies are famous for their airy meringues

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2
as in ventilated
open to the free circulation of air a pleasant, airy room

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3
as in elevated
located at a greater height than average or usual airy mountain villages

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4
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement the airy revelry of their latest album is a departure from the slower and more somber music of the band's previous work

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as in subtle
satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness an airy cologne that would be appropriate to wear to the office

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Recent Examples of airy Lighter fabrics or a different color pull more daylight in and change the mood from heavy to airy. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 The core elements—airy melodies, drug talk, copious ad-libs—are old hat, but frank tales of suburban ennui and romantic strife give the Minneapolis rapper’s latest album a refreshingly personal air. — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026 The soft, airy knit is made from a stretchy, breathable fabric that feels like a dream against your skin. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026 The Netflix honcho had met with HBO chief Casey Bloys multiple times this year, including a very public one at Superba, the airy restaurant on Sunset near the Netflix offices that also serves as the streamer’s unofficial commissary. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for airy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airy
  1. fluffy
  2. ventilated
  3. elevated
  4. lively
  5. subtle
  6. light
  7. breezy
  8. high
Adjective
  • And as far as cream cheese frostings go, this one is super light and fluffy.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The salty bacon and fluffy eggs formed that classic breakfast flavor, while the potatoes added a satisfying heartiness without weighing the taco down.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of fluffy
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  • Kia America The X-Line SX’s available heated and ventilated seats, driver memory system, heated steering wheel, panoramic roof and surround-view camera would not have appeared in a mainstream subcompact SUV a few years ago.
    — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Depending on trim and spec, Hyundai also says Ioniq 3 owners will get the option of heated and ventilated seats, a Bose sound system, ambient LED lighting and, bizarrely, cabin materials inspired by 1970s Italian furniture.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of ventilated
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  • The blowout news from SpaceX’s Q3 earnings wasn’t the rocket and AI giant’s outstanding performance that far exceeded even the analysts’ elevated expectations, but Elon Musk’s revelation that SpaceX and Tesla are weighing a merger.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Analysts attributed elevated gas prices to ongoing fighting in the Middle East, which has damaged oil infrastructure and forced firms to take up costly means of transporting crude.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of elevated
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  • Fashion brands have been experimenting with livelier and more unconventional footwear designs in general lately, and that means interesting uses of color.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • No changes to the dinos, but the lighting overall felt more lively and theatrical.
    — Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of lively
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  • The rash can be more subtle on darker skin tones, but a bumpy or textured feel is often present.
    — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The last major change was the iPhone X, which dropped the home button almost a decade ago, and even that was a fairly subtle improvement.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of subtle
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  • The bike could surely be quite a bit lighter without the folding capability, but Lectric has made the entire Trike2 range foldable, so that's that!
    — Loz Blain October 26, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • To speed up the mission and reduce risk, the initial moon walkers will wear a lighter, less complex space suit than the one still under development by Axiom Space for longer, subsequent excursions.
    — Marcia Dunn, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of light
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  • How breezy a record can sound when all the small stuff has been duly sweated.
    — Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Winds were already blowing between 7 and 15 mph Thursday morning, with a strengthening onshore flow expected to bring breezier conditions.
    — Lissette Gonzalez, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
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  • The View From Midland Despite the year’s geopolitical turmoil, there’s a newfound sense of economic stability in Midland that, for the first time in the city’s history, doesn’t seem to depend on sustained high oil prices.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Another was that lower government spending for public health programs was leading to higher costs for private sector plans.
    — Alana Semuels, Time, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of high

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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airy. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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