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
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.
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Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025
Primitive antiques meld seamlessly with modern creature comforts throughout the bright, airy home.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
The airy vibes are only heightened by the floor-to-ceiling window wall leading to an outdoor patio area.
—Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
From airy emulsions and shimmering sabayons to seductive béarnaise and brooding demi-glace, classic French sauces are reappearing—not just in fine dining restaurants and traditional bistros, but also in natural wine bars and small-plate restaurants.
—Joel Hart, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2025
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airy. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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airy
adjective
ˈa(ə)r-ē 
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
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