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airy Definition

airy (er′ē)

adjective air′i·er, air′i·est

  1. in the air; high up
  2. of air
  3. open to the air; breezy
  4. unsubstantial as air; visionary
  5. light as air; delicate; graceful
  6. lighthearted; vivacious
  7. affectedly nonchalant; grand

airy Synonyms

airy

modif.

  1. Open to the breeze

    windy, breezy, draughty, exposed, ventilated, open, spacious, lofty, well-ventilated, atmospheric, aerial, out-of-doors, pneumatic, climatic, outdoors, in the open, fluttering.

    Antonyms stifling, closed*, confined. *

  2. Light and gay

    flippant, sprightly, whimsical; see happy 1, sprightly.

  3. Immaterial

    unsubstantial, intangible, ethereal, visionary; see imaginary, immaterial 2.

  4. Delicate

    fragile, frail, thin; see dainty 1.

airy Usage Examples

Preposition: with

  • balcony: Bright and airy with balcony and all fittings and extras expected in this top location.
  • window: All are light and airy with large windows looking out into the garden.
  • view: All rooms are beautifully appointed, light and airy with lovely views: The Poets Room Double room with rural views and en-suite bathroom.
  • ceiling: Light, airy with high ceilings, ground floor main living area with galley kitchen, separate entrance lobby & utility / downstairs toilet.
  • door: They are light and airy with half doors opening onto private South.
  • floor: The bar has comfy leather sofas and chrome bar stools, while upstairs the restaurant is light and airy with wooden floors.

Used with adjective complement

feel: The two sunroofs also make the car feel really airy.

Modifies a noun

  • ambiance: There is a great deal of glass used in their construction and add to the light and airy ambiance.
  • atrium: The notoriously cramped foyer has been replaced with an airy atrium.
  • conservatory: The bright and airy conservatory has direct access to the patio garden and creates an ideal room for an intimate ceremony.
  • lounge: Weavers Barn: Sleeps 6 to 8. Light airy comfortable lounge with electric living flame fire, sofa bed & door to garden.
  • interior: The door is traditional Finnish timber framed with 3 glazed panels for a light airy interior.
  • fairy: Airy fairies who spend their entire lives at the bottom of the garden may fear to visit the house; legal academics should not.

Modifying Another Word

  • very: Pass the roof on excellent holds but in a very airy position.
  • so: I agree totally Stevie, Tate Modern is just so airy and spacious.
  • too: The Birthday Boy and I both agreed it was way too smooth and the milk foam was a bit too airy.
  • slightly: They're characterized by a slightly airy, open and expansive soundstage that blends the sounds from all directions accurately.
  • quite: The bagels were huge as well but quite airy, not bad toasted with cream cheese.
  • pleasantly: It's a bit like the viewing part in a cricket pavilion, pleasantly airy and not too overcrowded with tables.

Preposition: in

summer: Binns Cottage is light and airy in the summer, warm and cozy in winter.