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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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 28 Mar. 2026
The winter scarves and hat baskets can be put away and allow for an airy entry into the home.
—Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 26 Mar. 2026
This bright and airy two-bedroom in Monopoli, surrounded by the Art Nouveau villas that characterize the region, is equipped with modern features and essentials (namely, air conditioning) while still paying homage to Puglia’s traditional architecture.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 25 Mar. 2026
It’s conveniently located in NoHo and has a spacious, airy interior with soaring ceilings and massive windows that makes the dining experience all that much more enjoyable.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for airy
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airy. Accessed 30 Mar. 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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