airily

adverb

air·​i·​ly ˈer-ə-lē How to pronounce airily (audio)
Synonyms of airilynext
: in an airy manner : jauntily, lightly, thinly
dismissed the idea airily
airily graceful

Word History

First Known Use

1685, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of airily was in 1685

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“Airily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airily. Accessed 11 Dec. 2025.

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