Āir'y1, a.
a. 1. Consisting of air; as, an airy substance.
- Relating or belonging to air; high in air; as, an airy flight. “The airy region thrilling.” Milton.
- Open to a free current of air; exposed to the air; as, an airy situation.
- Resembling air; thin; unsubstantial; without solidity. “An airy spirit.” Shak.
- Without reality; having no solid foundation; vain; trifling. “Airy fame.” Shak. “Empty sound, and airy notions.” Roscommon.
- Full of vivacity and levity; light of heart; lively. “Merry and airy.” Bp. Taylor.
- (Paint.) Having the light and aerial tints true to nature. Elmes.