airily
|air-i-ly|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈɛrɪli/
🇬🇧
/ˈeə.rɪ.li/
(airy)
light and spacious
Etymology
Etymology Information
'airily' originates from the adjective 'airy', which comes from the Old English word 'aer', meaning 'air'.
Historical Evolution
'airy' evolved from the Old English 'aer' and eventually became the modern English word 'airy', with 'airily' as its adverbial form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'related to air', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'light or carefree'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a light or carefree manner.
She waved airily as she left the room.
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Last updated: 2025/06/08 04:21