ˈa(a)rē, ˈer-, -ri adjective
( -er/-est )
Etymology: Middle English, from air (III) + -y
1.
a. : relating or belonging to air : atmospheric
the airy clouds
b. : high in the air : lofty
airy regions
c. : performed in air : aerial
airy flight
2. : consisting of air
airy phantoms
3.
a. : resembling air in its immaterial character : without reality or solid foundation : empty:
(1) : trifling , flippant
(2) : visionary
b. : resembling air in elasticity or lightness : airlike:
(1) : light in movement or manner : sprightly , vivacious
(2) : delicate and graceful as air : ethereal
4. : open to the free circulation of air : exposed to the air : breezy
airy hillside
5. : having an affected manner : being in the habit of putting on airs : affectedly grand
airy condescension
6. of a sign of the zodiac : having a hot and moist complexion