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
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The room is open, light, and airy.
He refused with an airy wave of his hand.
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Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 June 2025
The airy, lightweight sweatshirt dress features subtle puff sleeves and an elegant, V-neckline collar.
—Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2025
Reverie Hymn Hair Gel delivers just that: a flexible, airy finish with enough control to keep curls sculpted or a blowout bouncy.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
The ideal summer haircut should be light, airy, and tailored to you—hence the enduring popularity of the butterfly cut.
—Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 25 June 2025
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airy. Accessed 4 Jul. 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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