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airy
adjective \ˈer-ē\
: having a lot of open space through which air can move freely
: having a light or careless quality that shows a lack of concern
: very light or delicate
air·i·erair·i·est
Full Definition of AIRY
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a : of or relating to air : atmospheric b : high in the air : lofty <airy perches> c : performed in air : aerial <airy leaps>
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a : open to the free circulation of air <an airy room> b : having openings or spaces <airy lacework>
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First Known Use of AIRY
14th century
AIRINESS Defined for Kids
airy
adjective \ˈer-ē\
air·i·erair·i·est
Definition of AIRY for Kids
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: open to the air : breezy <an airy room>
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: high in the air <the bird's airy perch>
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: having a light or careless quality that shows a lack of concern <In spite of his airy tone, there was a look of great bitterness on his face. — J. K. Rowling, Chamber of Secrets>
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: like air in lightness and delicacy <airy feathers>
— air·i·ly \ˈer-ə-lē\ adverb <He airily dismissed our worries.>
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