Airy1. (a.) Consisting of air; as, an airy substance; delicate
2. (a.) Relating or belonging to air; high in air; aerial; as, an airy flight.
3. (a.) Open to a free current of air; exposed to the air; breezy; as, an airy situation.
4. (a.) Resembling air; thin; unsubstantial; not material; airlike.
5. (a.) Relating to the spirit or soul; delicate; graceful; as, airy music.
6. (a.) Without reality; having no solid foundation; empty; trifling; visionary.
7. (a.) Light of heart; vivacious; sprightly; flippant; superficial.
8. (a.) Having an affected manner; being in the habit of putting on airs; affectedly grand.
9. (a.) Having the light and aerial tints true to nature.
Thesaurus Entries
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