Airy

/ˈɛəri/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

having a lot of air or space; light and open in appearance.

The room was filled with airy furnishings that made it feel spacious.

not serious or practical; light-hearted or carefree.

She had an airy approach to life's challenges, never letting stress overwhelm her.

pertaining to the atmosphere; ethereal.

The mist created an airy quality in the landscape, making it look dreamlike.

Middle English airi, from air + -y

airy fairy

Someone who is impractical and not grounded in reality.

airy thoughts

Light and not serious considerations.

air

The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth.

atmospheric

Relating to the atmosphere.

Flaky or unreliable.

She's a bit airy; you can't count on her to show up on time.

Light-hearted or carefree.

He has an airy personality that makes everyone feel at ease.