airily Definition
- 1in a light-hearted or carefree manner
- 2with an affected or exaggerated casualness
Using airily: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "airily" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She waved her hand airily and said, 'Oh, it's no big deal.'
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He spoke airily about his plans for the future, but I could tell he was nervous.
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The actress walked down the red carpet, smiling airily for the cameras.
airily Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for airily
Phrases with airily
Example
She tossed her hair airily and walked away.
showing a lack of concern or seriousness when dismissing something
Example
He was airily dismissive of my concerns, saying that everything would work out fine.
optimistic in a way that seems unrealistic or unfounded
Example
Her airily optimistic attitude made me worry that she wasn't taking the situation seriously enough.
Origins of airily
from 'airy', meaning 'light, delicate'
Summary: airily in Brief
'Airily' [ˈɛərɪli] is an adverb that describes doing something in a light-hearted or carefree manner, often with an affected or exaggerated casualness. It can be used to describe someone who is being nonchalant or flippant, as in 'He spoke airily about his plans for the future, but I could tell he was nervous.' Phrases like 'toss something airily' and 'airily dismissive' use 'airily' to denote a light or careless attitude.
