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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This vision quickly took shape, with Steve presenting an initial sketch showing a garden in the front and a walk through trees leading to the entrance, and a rear façade that felt airy and open to the outdoors.
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Constructed in 2017, the house utilizes vast expanses of glass to optimize views and an airy, informal layout that facilitates smooth transitions between interior and outdoor areas.
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Noah Kaufman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2024
After months of flaunting skin in summer’s flowy, airy, and barely-there dress styles, autumn is swiftly approaching, bringing with it the joy of slipping into something a little more substantial.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 4 Sep. 2024
This vision quickly took shape, with Steve presenting an initial sketch showing a garden in the front and a walk through trees leading to the entrance, and a rear façade that felt airy and open to the outdoors.
—Ariel Foxman, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2024
Constructed in 2017, the house utilizes vast expanses of glass to optimize views and an airy, informal layout that facilitates smooth transitions between interior and outdoor areas.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airy. Accessed 14 Sep. 2024.
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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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