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airy

air·y

airy

 
pronunciation:
eI ri
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
inflections: airier, airiest
definition 1: open to the flow of air; breezy.
The many windows made it an airy room.
synonyms:
breezy, drafty, windy
antonyms:
close, stuffy
similar words:
alfresco, open
definition 2: being of a thin or light appearance.
an airy blouse
synonyms:
filmy, sheer, transparent
similar words:
aerial, delicate, flimsy, gossamer, light, thin
definition 3: light in style or manner.
airy dance steps
synonyms:
jaunty, light, lissome, lithe
similar words:
agile, graceful, light-footed, supple
definition 4: imaginary; speculative.
airy theories
synonyms:
ethereal, illusory, imaginary, speculative, unreal, visionary
antonyms:
real
similar words:
immaterial, incorporeal
definition 5: gay or lighthearted.
She has an airy manner.
synonyms:
blithe, gay, jaunty, lighthearted, lively
antonyms:
serious
similar words:
animated, breezy, cheerful, merry, sprightly, vivacious
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