airy
gb/ˈɛɹi/ us/ˈɛɹi/
B1
Engleză
~ 7500
szellős, levegős, könnyű, lenge, könnyed, nemtörődöm, megalapozatlan, elrugaszkodott, üres, magasban lévő, szédítően magas
B1
1
Tipar de utilizare:
an airy [room/place/building]
We chose the apartment because the living room is so bright and airy.
Azért választottuk ezt a lakást, mert a nappalija olyan világos és szellős.
The hotel lobby was airy and full of natural light from the glass ceiling.
A szálloda előcsarnoka szellős volt, és az üvegtetőn át sok természetes fény áradt be.
Open-plan offices can feel more airy but also a bit noisy.
He loves working in that airy studio with windows on three sides.
The restaurant has an airy terrace that overlooks the river.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The bedroom is large and airy.
A hálószoba nagy és szellős.
We sat in an airy room with big windows.
Egy szellős, nagy ablakos szobában ültünk.
Her new office is quiet and airy.
They want an airy house near the sea.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use "airy" to mean "air-conditioned". "Airy" describes the feeling of space, light, and natural air, not the presence of an air conditioner.
Sens
spacious, bright, and well-ventilated
Colocații
airy room
|airy apartment
|airy office
|bright airy space
|large airy kitchen
|light and airy
Sinonime
spacious (Focuses mainly on having a lot of space, without emphasizing light or fresh air.)
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well-ventilated (Stresses good air movement and freshness, not the sense of openness or light.)
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light-filled (Emphasizes plenty of natural light more than the feeling of airiness.)
Antonime
cramped (Describes a space that is too small and crowded, the opposite of open and airy.)
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stuffy (Describes air that feels hot and without freshness, the opposite of fresh and airy.)
Teme
homes
|design
|daily life
|housing
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Describes a place that is big, light, and has a lot of fresh air.
Describes a room or space that feels open, light, and full of fresh air, without feeling cramped or dark.
B2
2
Tipar de utilizare:
an airy [dress/texture/style]
She wore an airy summer dress that moved with the breeze.
Egy lenge nyári ruhát viselt, amely együtt mozdult a szellővel.
The cake was wonderfully airy inside, almost like a mousse.
A torta belül csodálatosan könnyű és levegős volt, szinte habkrémszerű.
I love the song’s airy melody and gentle piano line.
The designer is known for her airy, minimalist style.
Beat the egg whites until they form an airy foam.
Exemple pentru cursanți
She likes airy clothes in hot weather.
Meleg időben szereti a lenge ruhákat.
The bread is soft and airy inside.
A kenyér belül puha és levegős.
The music is light and airy.
I want curtains that are thin and airy.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse this use of "airy" with the one for rooms and spaces. Here, "airy" describes the light quality of an object or style, not the amount of space or fresh air.
Sens
light and delicate in style
Colocații
airy dress
|airy fabric
|airy texture
|airy dessert
|airy melody
|airy style
Sinonime
light (Very general; does not always include the sense of delicacy that "airy" suggests.)
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fluffy (Suggests softness and volume, especially for food or fabric, sometimes more informal than "airy".)
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delicate (Emphasizes fineness and fragility more than the light, floating feeling of "airy".)
Antonime
heavy (Describes clothing, food, or style that feels weighty or thick rather than light and airy.)
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dense (Suggests something packed closely together, especially in texture or structure, the opposite of open and airy.)
Teme
appearance
|fashion
|art
|clothing
|food_drink
|arts_entertainment
Definiție
Describes something that feels very light and soft, not heavy or thick.
Describes something, especially clothing, food, or artistic style, that is light, delicate, and not heavy or dense.
B2
3
könnyed
B2
nemtörődöm
C1
Tipar de utilizare:
an airy [manner/tone/reply/attitude]
He gave an airy shrug when asked about the delay.
Könnyedén vállat vont, amikor a késésről kérdezték.
With an airy laugh, she changed the subject instead of answering the question.
Könnyed nevetéssel témát váltott, ahelyett hogy válaszolt volna a kérdésre.
Her airy dismissal of the risks worried the rest of the team.
He sounded oddly airy about losing such a large amount of money.
The spokesperson’s airy tone made the apology seem insincere.
Exemple pentru cursanți
He gave an airy answer and walked away.
Könnyedén odavetett egy választ, aztán elsétált.
She spoke in an airy voice, like it was not important.
Könnyed hangon beszélt, mintha nem is lenne fontos.
They were very serious, but he was airy and calm.
Her airy smile made him feel she did not care.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may confuse this meaning with "arrogant" or "proud" because of the word "air" in phrases like "to put on airs". "Airy" here is more about being light, relaxed, or not serious, not about thinking you are better than others.
Sens
casually unconcerned in manner
Colocații
airy manner
|airy tone
|airy reply
|airy attitude
|airy dismissal
|airy assurance
Sinonime
nonchalant (Very similar, but often sounds slightly more formal and calm; "airy" can feel a bit more playful or dismissive.)
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carefree (Suggests happy lack of worry, while "airy" can imply not taking something seriously enough.)
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blithe (Often implies a cheerful but maybe improper lack of worry, close to negative uses of "airy".)
Antonime
serious (Focuses attention and care on something, the opposite of an airy, unconcerned attitude.)
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earnest (Shows sincere and deep concern, unlike an airy or dismissive manner.)
Teme
personality
|emotions
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Describes someone who acts light and relaxed and seems not to care much, maybe too much.
Describes a person’s manner, attitude, or behavior as light, relaxed, and seeming not to take something seriously, sometimes in a way that feels careless.
C1
4
Tipar de utilizare:
an airy [promise/idea/vision/concept]
The plan sounded impressive but was full of airy promises and no clear steps.
A terv hatásosnak tűnt, de tele volt üres ígéretekkel, világos lépések nélkül.
Critics dismissed the proposal as an airy vision with no realistic budget.
A kritikusok elrugaszkodott víziónak minősítették a javaslatot, amelyhez nem tartozott reális költségvetés.
His airy talk of revolution never turned into concrete action.
These airy generalizations ignore the data we actually have.
Investors were tired of airy slogans and wanted real numbers.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The politician made many airy promises.
A politikus sok üres ígéretet tett.
Her ideas are airy and not very clear.
Az ötletei megalapozatlanok és nem túl világosak.
We need real facts, not airy talk.
His plan is nice but a bit airy.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may mix this meaning with the positive sense of a nice, open space. When talking about ideas or promises, "airy" is usually negative, meaning "empty" or "not real" rather than "pleasant and open."
Sens
insubstantial or unrealistic idea
Colocații
airy promise
|airy vision
|airy concept
|airy abstraction
|airy theories
|airy generalizations
Sinonime
vague (Focuses on being unclear; "airy" also suggests being unrealistic or without solid basis.)
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unrealistic (Stresses that something cannot really happen; "airy" can be softer and also hint at emptiness.)
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insubstantial (Very close in meaning; often a bit more formal and technical than "airy".)
Antonime
concrete (Describes ideas that are clear and based on real details, the opposite of airy and vague.)
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solid (Suggests strong, reliable support or evidence, unlike airy ideas with little basis.)
Teme
thinking
|business
|criticism
|education
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Describes ideas or promises that sound nice but are not real or practical.
Describes ideas, promises, or plans that seem vague, insubstantial, or not based in reality, as if they are made of air.
C1
LITERARY
5
Tipar de utilizare:
an airy [perch/height/summit/tower]
Birds nested in airy perches along the cliff face.
A madarak a sziklafal magasban lévő párkányain fészkeltek.
From their airy balcony, they could see the whole city spread out below.
Magasan lévő erkélyükről az egész várost látták maguk alatt elterülni.
The castle stood on an airy height, visible for miles around.
He climbed to an airy ledge and looked down at the valley.
A narrow path led to an airy summit with stunning views.
Exemple pentru cursanți
The birds sat on an airy branch high in the tree.
A madarak egy magasan lévő ágon ültek a fán.
They had dinner on an airy balcony above the street.
Az utca fölött, egy magasan lévő erkélyen vacsoráztak.
We reached an airy place at the top of the hill.
The house stands on an airy hill over the town.
Sens
high up and exposed in air
Colocații
airy perch
|airy height
|airy summit
|airy cliff
|airy spire
Sinonime
lofty (Describes great height; often more formal or literary, like this sense of "airy".)
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elevated (Neutral, technical word for something raised; lacks the poetic feel of "airy".)
Antonime
low-lying (Describes places close to the ground or at a low level, the opposite of high and airy.)
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sheltered (Protected from wind and open air, unlike an airy, exposed position.)
Teme
nature
|travel
|literary
|space
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
Describes something high in the air and open to the wind and sky.
Describes a place or position that is high above the ground and open to the air, often with a sense of height or slight danger.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
airy
IPA
GB/ˈɛɹi/
US/ˈɛɹi/
Silabe și accent
airy (1 silabă)
Stress on 1st syllable (airy)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: airy
- Comparative: airier
- Superlative: airiest
Familie de cuvinte
Forms
airier
adjective
airiest
adjective
Core family
Negative and opposite forms
airless
adjective
Advanced or less common
aerate
verb
aeration
noun
Expresii
airy-fairy
1/ˈɛɹi fˈɛɹi/
idiom
informal
unrealistic and not practical
Describes ideas or plans that are dreamy or nice-sounding but not clear or practical in real life.
Exemple
- His proposal sounded a bit airy-fairy and didn’t include any real numbers.
- She’s full of airy-fairy ideas about changing the world, but no clear plan.
- The manager dismissed their suggestions as airy-fairy nonsense.
light and airy
1/lˈaɪt ˈænd ˈɛɹi/
fixed phrase
bright, spacious, and fresh-feeling
Used to describe a place or sometimes food or clothes that feels bright, open, and not heavy.
Exemple
- We want the kitchen to feel light and airy, with big windows and white walls.
- The restaurant’s new design is light and airy, with lots of plants and natural light.
- Her dress was light and airy, perfect for a hot summer day.