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airs

[erz]

airs Definition

  • 1an affected or haughty manner
  • 2pretentious behavior

Using airs: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "airs" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She put on airs and acted like she was better than everyone else.

  • Example

    He has no time for people who give themselves airs.

  • Example

    The new manager's airs made him unpopular with the staff.

airs Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with airs

  • to behave in an affected or pretentious way

    Example

    She gives herself airs and graces, pretending to be someone she's not.

  • to behave in a way that shows one thinks they are superior to others

    Example

    He puts on airs and acts like he's better than everyone else.

  • to behave in a way that shows one thinks they are superior to others

    Example

    She takes airs and graces, pretending to be someone she's not.

Origins of airs

from Old French 'air', meaning 'look, appearance'

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Summary: airs in Brief

'Airs' [erz] refers to affected or pretentious behavior, often characterized by haughtiness or conceit. It is exemplified by phrases like 'put on airs,' 'give oneself airs,' and 'take airs.' 'Airs' can be used to describe someone who behaves in an affected or snobbish way, as in 'She put on airs and acted like she was better than everyone else.'