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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Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Deep blue is offset by a milky white shade to keep this look airy.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
To ensure the pairing feels delicate, airy, and effortlessly elegant, the expert recommends staying away from any fabrics that are too thick or heavy.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
The material also lives up to its name—the ripstop design will prevent snags and abrasions on challenging trail runs while still being light and airy enough for strenuous road running efforts.
—Will Porter, Outside, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airy. Accessed 6 Jan. 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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