airier; airiest
1
: having a lot of open space through which air can move freely
The room is open, light, and airy.
an airy restaurant
2
: having a light or careless quality that shows a lack of concern
He refused with an airy wave of his hand.
3
: very light or delicate
an airy fabric
4
: high in the air : lofty
The hawk gazed down from its airy perch.
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/airy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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