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a rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect<played a lively air on his fiddle>— see melody
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a slight or gentle movement of air<we sailed into the bay on a light air and just in time to enjoy a spectacular sunset>— see breeze 1
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a special quality or impression associated with something<Naomiʼs the only person I know who can wear old jeans and a T-shirt with an air of elegance>— see aura
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airs plural
a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive<ever since she joined the country club sheʼs been putting on airs of being too “high society” for us ordinary folks>— see masquerade
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