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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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 May 2025
The restaurant's high-end interiors are infused with the cosmopolitan spirit of London and the rustic energy of Greece, with a mezzanine level adding airy drama and oversized Grecian-style urns and pots throughout.
—Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Seen across the runways from Alaïa and Loewe to Chloé and Chanel, the soft shade is an airy and elegant alternative to your typical neutral.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 30 Apr. 2025
The hotel has ample beautifully designed meeting spaces too, connected by dramatic corridors, including two glamorous ballrooms and a bright and airy chapel.
—Amber Gibson, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airy. Accessed 6 May. 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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