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.

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.