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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Kathleen Suico, Allure, 13 Apr. 2024
All 153 airy, bright rooms and suites have either mountain views or private balconies.
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We are seated in an airy and bright conference room inside The Hollywood Reporter’s offices at Penske Media Corporation headquarters overlooking the 405 freeway.
—Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Apr. 2024
The looser cut of these AG jeans is airy, comfortable, and easy to style.
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The light and airy living quarters include one owner’s suite amidship, two VIP cabins, and one twin.
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Cotton: Soft, airy, durable, and safe for a baby's sensitive skin, cotton can usually be machine-washed and dried without a problem and makes for a great everyday baby blanket.
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American drivers, however, may soon become enamored with the sedan's fastback styling and airy interior.
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These joggers are soft and warm, thanks to airy fleece material, yet still quick-drying and thin enough to get your sweat on.
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airy. Accessed 17 Apr. 2024.
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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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