airy

adjective

ˈer-ē How to pronounce airy (audio)
Definition of airynext
1
as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness the bakery's lemon pies are famous for their airy meringues

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2
as in ventilated
open to the free circulation of air a pleasant, airy room

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3
as in elevated
located at a greater height than average or usual airy mountain villages

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4
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement the airy revelry of their latest album is a departure from the slower and more somber music of the band's previous work

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as in subtle
satisfying or pleasing because of fineness or mildness an airy cologne that would be appropriate to wear to the office

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Recent Examples of airy Zervudachi has made the rooms as airy as a coastal breeze, with soft linen couches, rattan accents, upholstered headboards, and white-and-brown striped wooden floors, a little dramatic framing for your feet. — Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 Additionally, there's a breakfast bar for two and a nice high ceiling helps make the space look airy. — New Atlas, 16 Aug. 2026 Stained Glass Kitchen Cabinets Glass-front kitchen cabinets have been back in style in recent years, bringing an open and airy feel to both traditional and contemporary kitchens. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2026 Kidman wore a loose, airy knit cardigan that’s ideal for layering over dresses but can easily transition into fall when paired with turtlenecks and T-shirts. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for airy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for airy
  1. fluffy
  2. ventilated
  3. elevated
  4. lively
  5. subtle
  6. light
  7. breezy
  8. high
Adjective
  • Nothing beats the feeling of crisp, fresh white sheets and fluffy white towels, those mini bottles of shampoo and plastic-wrapped bars of tiny soap.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, down-alternative filling gives it a fluffy feel, while box stitching keeps the fill from shifting around.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • Kia America The X-Line SX’s available heated and ventilated seats, driver memory system, heated steering wheel, panoramic roof and surround-view camera would not have appeared in a mainstream subcompact SUV a few years ago.
    — Karl Brauer, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Depending on trim and spec, Hyundai also says Ioniq 3 owners will get the option of heated and ventilated seats, a Bose sound system, ambient LED lighting and, bizarrely, cabin materials inspired by 1970s Italian furniture.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of ventilated
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  • Follow it up with a walk along the High Line, an elevated outdoor park built on a historic freight rail line and covered with plants, trees, and art.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • An elevated reading should be confirmed with repeat measurements.
    — Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of elevated
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  • Back at the hotel, rotating art, live performances, wellness programming, and seasonal events keep things lively.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Aug. 2026
  • People have flocked there from California, Washington and Oregon, taking advantage of Boise's lower cost of living, relatively mild winters, and lively outdoor scene.
    — CJ Haddad,Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
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  • Clinicians found real value in cases involving subtle fractures in the knees, feet and other extremities, where conventional X-ray findings were inconclusive or missed the fracture altogether.
    — Erez Meltzer, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Then there are the subtle vanilla notes like those found in Orb Oils’s Lenny fragrance, matcha in Le Labo’s, or, say, Flamingo Estate’s Prinsesstårta roll-on captures notes of marzipan like a slice of Sant Ambroeus Princess cake.
    — Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of subtle
Adjective
  • Choose from dark or light gray, or grab it in other fall-ready colors including varsity red, coffee brown, and custard yellow.
    — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Previously, there was no way to switch the unit off without unplugging the light arm entirely.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of light
Adjective
  • Feiersi Casual Drawstring Pants $20 at Amazon Proof that breezy linen styles come at every price point.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Its wide appeal is thanks not only to the dizzying array of breezy beaches at travelers' disposal along both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts—nor the famous canal that links the two.
    — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • This isn’t unusual for the agency; in April, USPS raised prices by 8% due to higher fuel costs.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning that applies to more than 1 million people in San Diego County, mostly across inland valleys, foothills and mountains where high temperatures will approach or exceed 95 to 114 degrees.
    — Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Airy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/airy. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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