| 释义 |
airy
\ˈa(a)rē, ˈer-, -ri\ adjective
(-er/-est)
Etymology: Middle English, from air (III) + -y
1.
a. : relating or belonging to air : atmospheric
< the airy clouds >
b. : high in the air : lofty
< airy regions >
c. : performed in air : aerial
< airy flight >
2. : consisting of air
< airy phantoms >
3.
a. : resembling air in its immaterial character : without reality or solid foundation : empty:
(1) : trifling, flippant
(2) : visionary
b. : resembling air in elasticity or lightness : airlike:
(1) : light in movement or manner : sprightly, vivacious
(2) : delicate and graceful as air : ethereal
4. : open to the free circulation of air : exposed to the air : breezy
< airy hillside >
5. : having an affected manner : being in the habit of putting on airs : affectedly grand
< airy condescension >
6. of a sign of the zodiac : having a hot and moist complexion |