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airy
[air-ee]
adjective
open to a free current of fresh air; breezy.
airy rooms.
consisting of or having the character of air; immaterial.
airy phantoms.
light in appearance; thin.
airy garments.
light in manner; sprightly; lively.
airy songs.
Synonyms: ,light in movement; graceful; delicate.
an airy step.
light as air; unsubstantial; unreal; imaginary.
airy dreams.
Synonyms: ,visionary; speculative.
performed in the air; aerial.
lofty; high in the air.
putting on airs; affected; snobbish.
an airy debutante posing for society photographers.
airy
1/ ˈɛəɪ /
adjective
abounding in fresh air
spacious or uncluttered
nonchalant; superficial
visionary; fanciful
airy promises
airy plans
of or relating to air
weightless and insubstantial
an airy gossamer
light and graceful in movement
having no material substance
airy spirits
high up in the air; lofty
performed in the air; aerial
Airy
2/ ˈɛəɪ /
noun
Sir George Biddell . 1801–92, British astronomer, noted for his estimate of the earth's density from gravity measurements in mines; astronomer royal (1835–81)
Example Sentences
As we sat in her apartment, I was perplexed by the airy bites, which seemed like little nuggets of fried nothingness.
Then whip heavy cream until airy and gently fold it into the base.
Mayonnaise is a reminder that something deeply flavorful, rich and airy can come from the most basic ingredients: egg, garlic, lemon, oil, salt.
It’s airy and bright, with soaring ceilings, exposed wood rafters and leafy hanging plants.
To his credit, Usher sang everything live, with an airy falsetto that's undiminished after 30 years on tour.
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