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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Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 14 Mar. 2025
Many of their lighter layers are made from a bamboo blend, which is airy, wicking, and odor-resistant.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2025
Olivia’s voice was as soothing as chamomile tea (in Coco’s estimation), whereas Nell served up a vocal that was less airy but no less appealing.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 10 Mar. 2025
The Lake Isle The Lake Isle at Café Maud, NYC.
Café Maud, NYC
At Café Maud in New York City, this airy and vibrant cocktail is a nod to Ireland’s influential poet, W.B. Yeats, celebrating the spirit of Ireland for St. Patrick’s Day.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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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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