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air·y
 airy
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- pronunciation:
- eI
ri
- features:
- 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
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| definition 2: |
being of a thin or light appearance.
an airy blouse- synonyms:
- filmy, sheer, transparent
- similar words:
- aerial, delicate, flimsy, gossamer, light, thin
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| definition 3: |
light in style or manner.
airy dance steps- synonyms:
- jaunty, light, lissome, lithe
- similar words:
- agile, graceful, light-footed, supple
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| definition 4: |
imaginary; speculative.
airy theories- synonyms:
- ethereal, illusory, imaginary, speculative, unreal, visionary
- antonyms:
- real
- similar words:
- immaterial, incorporeal
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| 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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| related words: |
giddy, phantom |
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