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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Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 11 Dec. 2025
The capsule translates these motifs into structured jacket-and-trouser sets, lightweight organza shirts, wide-leg trousers, dresses with fluid movement and pieces in moiré, broderie anglaise and airy summer fabrics.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
An airy reception area sets the tone, as do the wide hallways and treatment rooms with ocean views.
—Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Ceilings soar up to 10 feet and give the pad and airy feel.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airy. Accessed 17 Dec. 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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