Definition of the word airy

Pronunciation of vocabulary airy

airyadjective

thoáng đãng

/ˈeəri//ˈeri/

Origin of the word airy

The word "airy" has its roots in the Old English word "ær," meaning "before" or "early." This word evolved into "ærende," meaning "errand," and then into "ærn," meaning "nest" or "lair." Over time, "ærn" became associated with "air" and "openness" due to the notion of a nest being in the open air. Eventually, "airy" emerged to describe something light, delicate, and spacious, like a bird's nest. Its association with air also led to meanings like "unsubstantial," "unreal," and "lighthearted."

Vocabulary summary airy

typeadjective

meaninghigh

meaningairy, ventilated, breezy, windy

meaninginvisible, void

Example of vocabulary airynamespace

meaning

with plenty of fresh air because there is a lot of space

với nhiều không khí trong lành vì có rất nhiều không gian

  • The office was light and airy.

    Văn phòng sáng sủa và thoáng mát.

  • Dry the seeds in a cool, airy place.

    Phơi hạt ở nơi thoáng mát, mát mẻ.

meaning

acting or done in a way that shows that you are not worried or that you are not treating something as serious

hành động hoặc thực hiện theo cách cho thấy rằng bạn không lo lắng hoặc bạn không coi điều gì đó là nghiêm trọng

  • He dismissed her with an airy wave.

    Anh đuổi cô đi bằng một làn sóng nhẹ nhàng.

meaning

not serious or practical

không nghiêm túc hoặc thực tế

  • airy promises/speculation

    lời hứa/sự suy đoán thoáng qua

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