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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Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026
Although the concept encouraged spaces that felt open, airy, and perfectly curated, in practice, the trend was anything but practical.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 14 June 2026
There’s something special about slipping into these handwoven ballet flats; the airy leather upper feels light and breathable, hugging your foot without ever feeling stiff.
—Paris Wilson, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Fresh from morning workouts, relaxing in their airy kitchen overlooking the ocean, the Johnsons describe how their coastal retreat came to be.
—Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 12 June 2026
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airy. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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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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