Definition of "airy" in English

adjective

1. Consisting of air.

   • an airy substance; the airy parts of bodies

2. Relating or belonging to air; high in air; aerial.

   • an airy flight

3. Open to a free current of air; exposed to the air; breezy.

   • an airy situation

4. Resembling air; thin; unsubstantial; not material; airlike.

5. Relating to the spirit or soul; delicate; graceful.

   • airy music

6. Not based on reality; having no solid foundation

7. light-hearted; vivacious

8. Having an affected manner; being in the habit of putting on airs; affectedly grand.

9. (painting) Having the light and aerial tints true to nature.

10. (of a room or building) Spacious, well lit, well ventilated.