airier; airiest
1
a
: of or relating to air : atmospheric
b
: high in the air : lofty
airy perches
c
: performed in air : aerial
airy leaps
3
4
a
: open to the free circulation of air
an airy room
b
: having openings or spaces
airy lacework
Examples of airy in a Sentence
The room is open, light, and airy.
He refused with an airy wave of his hand.
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With four layers of woven cotton, the gauze texture of the Quince blanket is light and airy, as the name indicates.
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Tiffany Vickers Davis, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024
The middle is impossibly airy, a light, puffy cushion for all the toppings.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
The contemporary abode is outfitted with pale wood floors, a full black-and-white kitchen, and glass-and-steel doors that separate the queen bedroom from the rest of the airy space.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
Key Trends: The spring collections’ softer, lighter and airy side feels refreshing after the quiet luxury trend lifts.
—David Moin, WWD, 11 Sep. 2024
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Tiffany Vickers Davis, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2024
The middle is impossibly airy, a light, puffy cushion for all the toppings.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
The contemporary abode is outfitted with pale wood floors, a full black-and-white kitchen, and glass-and-steel doors that separate the queen bedroom from the rest of the airy space.
—Morgan Goldberg, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
Key Trends: The spring collections’ softer, lighter and airy side feels refreshing after the quiet luxury trend lifts.
—David Moin, WWD, 11 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for airy
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airy
adjective
ˈa(ə)r-ē 
ˈe(ə)r-
airier; airiest
1
a
: of or relating to air : atmospheric
b
: high in the air : lofty
airy perches
c
: performed in air
airy leaps
2
: lacking a sound or solid basis
airy romance
3
a
: light and graceful in movement and manner
an airy dancer
b
: extremely light, delicate, or refined
an airy perfume
4
: open to the air : breezy
an airy room
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