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airiness

American  
[air-ee-nis] / ˈɛər i nɪs /

noun

  1. openness to the air.

    the airiness of a balcony facing the sea.

  2. sprightliness of manner.

    a ballet marked by airiness and deft movement.

  3. snobbishness; affectation.

airiness British  
/ ˈɛərɪnɪs /

noun

  1. the quality or condition of being fresh, light, or breezy

  2. lightness of heart; gaiety

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Etymology

Origin of airiness

First recorded in 1735–45; airy + -ness

Example Sentences

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“Oganesson” is constructed around his delicate strummed riff, which recalls the ease of bossa nova, and it has an airiness and jazziness not found elsewhere on the record.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

She had a freedom, an airiness — just a beauty about her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2024

Balancing our composition, the flowering stems of giant feather grass introduce airiness and movement to the summer garden.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 7, 2023

Elegantly minimalist, they were also buoyant with the airiness and vibrant colors of the West.

From New York Times • Oct. 20, 2022

“Oh, ’ello, ’Arry,” said Mundungus Fletcher, with a most unconvincing stab at airiness.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

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