airy
12 synonyms and 3 antonyms for airy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Open, spacious, and well ventilated.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adj
Open, spacious, and well ventilated.
“The kitchen was bright and airy, with tall windows on both sides.”
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.
Full origin of airy →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.
