1
as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness
the bakery's lemon pies are famous for their airy meringues
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2
as in ventilated
open to the free circulation of air
a pleasant, airy room
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as in elevated
located at a greater height than average or usual
airy mountain villages
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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
the airy revelry of their latest album is a departure from the slower and more somber music of the band's previous work
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as in subtle
satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness
an airy cologne that would be appropriate to wear to the office
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Recent Examples of airy
These days, fan-favorite products are supremely airy and non-crunchy, while still delivering on volume and texture.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 May 2025
The residence itself was airy and light-filled, with a wood-burning oven in the kitchen and a spacious main suite with his-and-hers en-suite bathrooms and dressing rooms.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025
Material: Organic cotton | Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king | Thread Count: 400 | Pocket Depth: 16 inches
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The L.L.Bean Pima Cotton Percale Sheet Set is my favorite percale sheet set thanks to its light, airy drape that doesn’t cling.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
From airy, drop-waist cotton dresses to bold styles that deliver on major color and print, WAYF’s range of summer-ready styles are mostly under $100 and make for great dresses to wear on vacation, during your weekend plans, or just everyday from the office to dinner.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 31 May 2025
The residence itself was airy and light-filled, with a wood-burning oven in the kitchen and a spacious main suite with his-and-hers en-suite bathrooms and dressing rooms.
—Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025
Material: Organic cotton | Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king | Thread Count: 400 | Pocket Depth: 16 inches
The Bottom Line
The L.L.Bean Pima Cotton Percale Sheet Set is my favorite percale sheet set thanks to its light, airy drape that doesn’t cling.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 29 May 2025
From airy, drop-waist cotton dresses to bold styles that deliver on major color and print, WAYF’s range of summer-ready styles are mostly under $100 and make for great dresses to wear on vacation, during your weekend plans, or just everyday from the office to dinner.
—Lauren Alexis Fisher, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for airy
Adjective
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What gives them their soft, fluffy feel is down filling from goose or duck feathers.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
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Unfortunately, after a beautiful ceremony complete with Joe’s white horse Milkshake, an old friend of Georgia’s, pulling her to city hall in a carriage and her walk down the aisle in a fluffy light blue Cindarella-esque ball gown, P.I.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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While driving - Stick to the middle lanes and stay on elevated ground.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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In lieu of bunking in the 4,000-square-foot Lord House, built in 1962 just off of Mulholland Drive, rent it out by the hour and host a lively pool party.—
Kristine Hansen,
Architectural Digest,
30 May 2025
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Thus began a lively rivalry with Lee, who quickly learned Clemens possesses a killer serve.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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The family secrets were subtle but pervasive, reverberating not just through this nuclear family, but also across generations.—
Susan Walter
June 6,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
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Your new album, Faith, is a lot subtler than your debut, Signs.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Another chance of light rain is expected mid-morning and into the afternoon, according to the weather service forecast.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
7 June 2025
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Sit lighter weight pots in a basin of water and let the water wick to the top.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Button it up and wear it as a top with wide-leg pants and toss it over a strappy maxi dress on breezy evenings.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2025
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When temperatures rise, opt for this breezy mini shirtdress.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Ford may have pioneered the assembly line, but NIO has an assembly matrix six floors high and five wide, where individual chassis can be plucked in any direction.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
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This includes New Jersey, which boasts the highest average earnings in the U.S. Higher wages can often result in better health insurance from an employer, less fear about medical debt and less reliance on state and federal health care services like Medicaid and Medicare.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Today, DeVos said that Eliana, now 3, is a happy and energetic toddler, and her scar is hardly noticeable.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Astronomers have captured the most energetic explosions ever recorded in the universe since the big bang as massive stars get ripped apart by supermassive black holes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airy. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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