airier; airiest
1
a
: of or relating to air : atmospheric
b
: high in the air : lofty
airy perches
c
: performed in air : aerial
airy leaps
3
4
a
: open to the free circulation of air
an airy room
b
: having openings or spaces
airy lacework
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The room is open, light, and airy.
He refused with an airy wave of his hand.
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Flanking either side of Moore’s velvet bed frame are the brand’s Merrit nightstands, each with a slim silhouette that doesn’t overpower the airy primary bedroom.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026
The rooms Rooms and suites are airy and calm, channeling modern Baja style with warm woods, stone textures, soft neutrals, and floor-to-ceiling glass that pulls the outdoors in.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Match soil to plant type—airy mixes for tropicals, and fast-draining, gritty mixes for succulents—and avoid moisture-holding additives indoors.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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airy
adjective
ˈa(ə)r-ē 
ˈe(ə)r-
airier; airiest
1
a
: of or relating to air : atmospheric
b
: high in the air : lofty
airy perches
c
: performed in air
airy leaps
2
: lacking a sound or solid basis
airy romance
3
a
: light and graceful in movement and manner
an airy dancer
b
: extremely light, delicate, or refined
an airy perfume
4
: open to the air : breezy
an airy room
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