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airy

air·y [ érree ] (comparative air·i·er, superlative air·i·est)


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. roomy: well ventilated and having plenty of space

2. lofty: positioned or performed high in the air

3. carefree: lighthearted and unconcerned
an airy wave of her hand

4. ethereal: ethereal or illusory
airy concepts

5. graceful: light and graceful in movement ( literary )
an airy step

6. high in air: at a great height in the sky ( literary )


air·i·ness noun
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