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English

airier

|air-i-er|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈɛriər/

🇬🇧

/ˈeəriə/

(airy)

light and spacious

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
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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' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'pertaining to air', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'light and spacious'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

comparative form of 'airy'.

The room is airier than the one downstairs.

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Last updated: 2025/06/04 20:15