aerily

adverb

aer·​i·​ly ˈer-ə-lē How to pronounce aerily (audio)
: in an aery manner

Word History

Etymology

aery + -ly

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aerily was in 1850

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“Aerily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aerily. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.

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