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Q: How does the noun 'air' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of air are affectation , airs , mannerism , and pose . While all these words mean "an adopted way of speaking or behaving," air may suggest natural acquirement through environment or way of life. // a traveler's sophisticated air

Q: In what contexts can 'affectation' take the place of 'air'?

The words affectation and air can be used in similar contexts, but affectation applies to a trick of speech or behavior that strikes the observer as insincere. // the posh accent is an affectation

Q: When would 'airs' be a good substitute for 'air'?

While in some cases nearly identical to air , airs always implies artificiality and pretentiousness. // snobbish airs

Q: When is 'mannerism' a more appropriate choice than 'air'?

While the synonyms mannerism and air are close in meaning, mannerism applies to an acquired eccentricity that has become a habit. // gesturing with a cigarette was her most noticeable mannerism

Q: When could 'pose' be used to replace 'air'?

In some situations, the words pose and air are roughly equivalent. However, pose implies an attitude deliberately assumed in order to impress others. // her shyness was just a pose

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Synonyms & Antonyms of air

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1 a rhythmic series of musical tones arranged to give a pleasing effect

played a lively air on his fiddle

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descant
(also discant)

2 a slight or gentle movement of air

we sailed into the bay on a light air and just in time to enjoy a spectacular sunset

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sea breeze

airflow

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calm

3 a special quality or impression associated with something

Naomi's the only person I know who can wear old jeans and a T-shirt with an air of elegance

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genius loci

4 airs plural a display of emotion or behavior that is insincere or intended to deceive

ever since she joined the country club she's been putting on airs of being too "high society" for us ordinary folks

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image,
persona

camouflage,
cloak

excuse,
pretext

Near Antonyms for air

air

verb

Synonyms & Antonyms of air (Entry 2 of 2)

to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)

suggested we air any complaints about the seating arrangements to the person who actually planned the event

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chime in

offer,
submit

Phrases Synonymous with air

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Antonyms for air

stifle,
suppress

Frequently Asked Questions About air

How does the noun air contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of air are affectation, airs, mannerism, and pose. While all these words mean "an adopted way of speaking or behaving," air may suggest natural acquirement through environment or way of life.

a traveler's sophisticated air

In what contexts can affectation take the place of air?

The words affectation and air can be used in similar contexts, but affectation applies to a trick of speech or behavior that strikes the observer as insincere.

the posh accent is an affectation

When would airs be a good substitute for air?

While in some cases nearly identical to air, airs always implies artificiality and pretentiousness.

snobbish airs

When is mannerism a more appropriate choice than air?

While the synonyms mannerism and air are close in meaning, mannerism applies to an acquired eccentricity that has become a habit.

gesturing with a cigarette was her most noticeable mannerism

When could pose be used to replace air?

In some situations, the words pose and air are roughly equivalent. However, pose implies an attitude deliberately assumed in order to impress others.

her shyness was just a pose

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