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Definition of airily

airily

/ˈɛr.ə.li/
air · i · ly
Adjective:airy
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• adverb

1

In a casual, breezy, or dismissive manner that treats something serious as unimportant or effortless.

Example

"He airily dismissed the budget concerns with a wave of his hand, insisting that funding would somehow appear."

2

In a light, delicate, or graceful manner, as if floating on air.

Example

"The dancers leaped airily across the stage in their billowy silk costumes."

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• Rhymes for airily

• Nearby Words

airheaded
airhole
airhorn
airily
airiness
airing
airless

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'airy' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'air' ultimately derives via Old French from the Latin 'aer' and Ancient Greek 'aēr', meaning the lower atmosphere or mist.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Airily. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/airily
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