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airiest

|air-i-est|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈɛəriɪst/

🇬🇧

/ˈeəriɪst/

(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

superlative form of 'airy', meaning having the most air or being the most light and spacious.

The airiest room in the house is the sunroom.

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Last updated: 2025/06/08 03:21