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airy

3 antonyms for airy — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adj — Open, spacious, and well ventilated.

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Open, spacious, and well ventilated.

“The kitchen was bright and airy, with tall windows on both sides.”

2. adj

Light in mood or manner; carefree and breezy.

“She gave an airy wave and breezed out of the room.”

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Antonyms

How to use airy

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

an airy room an airy manner airy promises

Etymology

From air plus the adjective-forming suffix -y, originally meaning simply "full of air" before picking up figurative senses of lightness and vagueness.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “airy” mean?
The word “airy” means open, spacious, and well ventilated. In plain terms, full of fresh air and light (for a room), or light and carefree in manner, or vague and not grounded in anything solid.
How do you pronounce “airy”?
“Airy” is pronounced EH-uh-ree (/ˈɛə.ɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “airy” in a sentence?
Here is “airy” used in a sentence: “The kitchen was bright and airy, with tall windows on both sides.”
What is another word for “airy”?
Words with a similar meaning to “airy” include gaseous, sprightly, superficial and carefree.
What part of speech is “airy”?
“Airy” is an adjective.
Is “airy” a common word?
“Airy” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “airy” have?
“Airy” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: open, spacious, and well ventilated.

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