airy

English

/ˈɛəɹ.i/, /ˈɛəɹ.i/

adj
Definitions
  • Consisting of air.
  • Relating or belonging to air; high in air; aerial.
  • Open to a free current of air; exposed to the air; breezy.
  • Resembling air; thin; unsubstantial; not material; airlike.
  • Relating to the spirit or soul; delicate; graceful.
  • Not based on reality; having no solid foundation
  • light-hearted; vivacious
  • Having an affected manner; being in the habit of put on putting on airs; affectedly grand.
  • (painting) Having the light and aerial tints true to nature.

Etymology

Suffix from English air.

Origin

English

air

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