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English

airish

|air-ish|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈɛrɪʃ/

🇬🇧

/ˈɛərɪʃ/

slightly chilly

Etymology
Etymology Information

'airish' originates from the English word 'air,' where 'air' referred to the atmosphere or breeze.

Historical Evolution

'air' transformed into the adjective 'airish' to describe a condition related to the air, particularly when it is cool or breezy.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'related to air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'slightly chilly or cool.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

slightly chilly or cool, often with a breeze.

The morning was airish, so she wore a light jacket.

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Last updated: 2025/06/08 05:37