AIRINESS Synonyms: 17 Similar and Opposite Words

airiness

noun

Definition of airiness

as in ethereality

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Recent Examples of airiness Light and midtone shades of blue add a sense of airiness to small kitchens. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 16 July 2026 Without the armrests on one side, the silhouette creates airiness, something that’s crucial in a couch for a small space. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 4 June 2026 For smoother hummus, use a high-power blender, blend longer, add more tahini or olive oil, or incorporate ice for airiness. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026 Compared with those of the older behemoths, the stairs of this 105-story giant do have an airiness about them, which was apparently an intention in the design. — Michelle Sinclair Colman, Curbed, 7 May 2026 The AirPods deliver a clean, separated sound with an emphasis on crispness, clarity, and airiness. — Christian De Looper, PC Magazine, 18 Apr. 2026 His playing also contributes to the airiness of the album, the sense of weightlessness that has more in common with SUSS or Chuck Johnson than anybody on country radio. — Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 7 Apr. 2026 The rest of the house had her mother’s easy sense of style and airiness. — Literary Hub, 2 Mar. 2026 As a result, the aesthetic is dominated by the warm tones of walnut wood furniture with rounded details; light gray walls creating a neutral backdrop for the brand’s collections, and mirrored details amplifying the sense of airiness. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026

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Noun

And thanks to the lightness of the design, this sofa will also never look too heavy or oversized for your living room.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026
There was a sort of lightness to the mood of a team that was still trying to absorb the news.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of lightness

Noun

Kelela rejoices over physical touch, a cool breeze that keeps blowing out the spliff, and a general sensation of weightlessness.

— Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
Not counting Coors Field weightlessness, that’s the third most in any derby round ever, according to MLB’s queen of numbers, Sarah Langs.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of weightlessness

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And China now makes up 45 percent of the global supply of the delicacy, The Wall Street Journal reports.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 13 July 2026
San Jose has a new brunch restaurant, Bloom, serving up chicken and waffles, croissant French toast and carnitas Benedict, among other savory and sweet breakfast and lunch delicacies.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

Definition of delicacy

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