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
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The room is open, light, and airy.
He refused with an airy wave of his hand.
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Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 18 June 2025
Ellis is another name that feels both airy and aquatic.
—Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
But inside is equally as charming with original stone walls and wooden beams that bring real character to the space, while the minimalist cream-and-white decor keep things airy and bright.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025
The 91-percent polyamide and 9-percent elastane material was exceptionally airy, breathed incredibly well in the heat, and stretched easily into high knees in the gym.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 12 June 2025
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airy. Accessed 26 Jun. 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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