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
Examples of airy in a Sentence
The room is open, light, and airy.
He refused with an airy wave of his hand.
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Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Feb. 2026
Bedding purists can choose between brilliant white or a no-nonsense grey—either way, expect crisp bedding meant for airy nights.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2026
With massive ceilings and bright decor, this airy rental was the perfect home base for a first-time visitor.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026
Best Care Practices Use a mix created specifically for container growing, which doesn’t compact and stays nice and airy all season long.
—Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/airy. Accessed 14 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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