airy
playSimple Definition of airy
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: having a lot of open space through which air can move freely
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: having a light or careless quality that shows a lack of concern
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: very light or delicate
Full Definition of airy
airier
airiest
1 a : of or relating to air : atmospheric b : high in the air : lofty <airy perches> c : performed in air : aerial <airy leaps>
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>
Examples of airy in a sentence
The room is open, light, and airy.
He refused with an airy wave of his hand.
14th Century
First Known Use of airy
14th century
AIRY Defined for Kids
airy
playDefinition of airy for Students
airier
airiest
1 : open to the air : breezy <an airy room>
2 : high in the air <the bird's airy perch>
3 : having a light or careless quality that shows a lack of concern <In spite of his airy tone, there was a look of great bitterness on his face. — J. K. Rowling, Chamber of Secrets>
4 : like air in lightness and delicacy <airy feathers>
airily
\ˈer-ə-lē\ adverb <He airily dismissed our worries.>Learn More about airy
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