Definition for AIR'Y

AIR'Y, a.

  1. Consisting of air; as, an airy substance.
  2. Relating or belonging to air; high in air; as, an airy flight; airy region.
  3. Open to a free current of air; as, an airy situation.
  4. Light as air; resembling air; thin; unsubstantial; without solidity; as, airy ghosts. An airy dress is one which admits air, and is cool.
  5. Without reality; having no solid foundation; vain; trifling; as, an airy scheme; airy notions.
  6. Gay; sprightly; full of vivacity and levity; light of heart; lively; as, an airy girl.

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