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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Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Renovated in 2021 to become fully carbon neutral and solar powered, the airy cafe attracts visitors and locals alike for sumptuous sandwiches like slow roasted pork on fluffy baguette and cauliflower, pesto and ricotta on focaccia.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The most balloon-like, airy element of this room is the plush bean bags, on which guests are encouraged to recline and relax.
—Sonaiya Kelley, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
For light and natural Scandinavian flavor, trade dense evergreens for airy seeded eucalyptus.
—Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airy. Accessed 22 Nov. 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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