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airy

 

[ ˈɛəri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling

airy means light, refreshing, or cheery. It can also refer to something spacious or well-ventilated.

Synonyms

cheerful, fresh, light, spacious, well-ventilated

Examples of usage

  • The room felt airy and bright with all the windows open.
  • She gave an airy laugh, full of joy and excitement.
Context #2 | Adjective

manner

airy can also describe someone's demeanor as casual or carefree, often implying a lack of seriousness or substance.

Synonyms

carefree, casual, flippant, nonchalant

Examples of usage

  • He had an airy way of brushing off important matters.
  • Her airy attitude towards life sometimes worried her friends.

Translations

Translations of the word "airy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arejado

🇮🇳 हवादार

🇩🇪 luftig

🇮🇩 berangin

🇺🇦 провітрюваний

🇵🇱 przewiewny

🇯🇵 風通しの良い

🇫🇷 aéré

🇪🇸 aireado

🇹🇷 havadar

🇰🇷 통풍이 잘되는

🇸🇦 مهوى

🇨🇿 větraný

🇸🇰 vzdušný

🇨🇳 通风的

🇸🇮 zračen

🇮🇸 loftkenntur

🇰🇿 желдетілген

🇬🇪 ჰაეროვანი

🇦🇿 havalandırılmış

🇲🇽 ventilado

Etymology

The word 'airy' has its roots in Middle English, where it originally meant 'open to the air' or 'well-ventilated'. Over time, it evolved to also convey a sense of lightness and cheerfulness. The modern usage of 'airy' reflects its long history of describing things that are refreshing, spacious, or casual.

See also: air, airborne, aircraft, airdrop, airfield, airflow, airfoil, airiness, airing, airline, airman, airplane, airs, airship, airspace, airstrike, airstrip, airtight, airway.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,947, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.