AIRY


Meaning of AIRY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈer-ē ]

adjective

( air·i·er ; -est )

Date: 14th century

1.

a. : of or relating to air : atmospheric

b. : high in the air : lofty

airy perches

c. : performed in air : aerial

airy leaps

2. : unreal , illusory

airy romances

3.

a. : being light and graceful in movement or manner : sprightly , vivacious

an airy dance

b. : exceptionally light, delicate, or refined

an airy fragrance

4.

a. : open to the free circulation of air

an airy room

b. : having openings or spaces

airy lacework

5. : affected , proud

airy condescension

• air·i·ly ˈer-ə-lē adverb

• air·i·ness -ē-nəs noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.