aeriest
|aer-i-est|
C1
/ˈɛəriɪst/
(airy)
light and spacious
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airy' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'aire', where 'aire' meant 'air'.
Historical Evolution
'aire' transformed into the modern English word 'airy', and 'aeriest' is its superlative form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to air', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'light and delicate'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/05/18 12:06
