[airy] adj air.i.er ; -est (14c) 1 a: of or relating to air: atmospheric b: high in the air: lofty "~ perches" c: performed in air: aerial "~ leaps"
2: unreal, illusory "~ romances" 3 a: being light and graceful in movement or manner: sprightly, vivacious b: ethereal
4. a: open to the free circulation of air b: having openings or spaces "~ lacework"
5: affected, proud "~ condescension" -- air.i.ly adv -- air.i.ness n