airy
see also: Airy
Pronunciation
  • (America) IPA: /ˈɛəɹ.i/
  • (RP) IPA: /ˈɛəɹ.i/
Adjective

airy (comparative airier, superlative airiest)

  1. Consisting of air.
    an airy substance; the airy parts of bodies
  2. Relating or belonging to air; high in air; aerial.
    an airy flight
  3. Open to a free current of air; exposed to the air; breezy.
    an airy situation
  4. Resembling air; thin; unsubstantial; not material; airlike.
  5. Relating to the spirit or soul; delicate; graceful.
    airy music
  6. Not based on reality; having no solid foundation
    Synonyms: empty, trifling, visionary
  7. light-hearted; vivacious
    Synonyms: sprightly, flippant, superficial
  8. Having an affected manner; being in the habit of putting on airs; affectedly grand.
  9. (painting) Having the light and aerial tints true to nature.
Synonyms Translations Translations
Airy
Proper noun
  1. Surname



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