air
- noun
- /ɛr/
- Both men had a certain kind of sharp good looks and an air of arrogant accomplishment.
- lend an air of
- an air of unreality
- a general air of
For one thing, novels kind of float in in the air of the reader.
- For one thing, novels kind of float in in the air of the reader.
- So we feel good about it and we project an air of impact.
- But he has like an air of inauthenticity to him.
- Black suits with black Ray bans, air of menace and well, that's about it.
- Just you just have an air about you that says I did not just rest.
- I think this is just the air of the city of Washington, DC itself.
- So in order to create an air of like legitimacy, they fake podcast.
- And I tend to be just, I'm nose in the air.
- As a medical provider, you have to carry yourself with the air of professionalism.
Examples
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The old library had an air of mystery that made it a favorite among local ghost hunters.
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There was a sense of electricity in the air, of expectancy and high hopes.
Academic text (1992) -
So we feel good about it and we project an air of impact.
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Just you just have an air about you that says I did not just rest.
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I think this is just the air of the city of Washington, DC itself.
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But the promise of tomorrow hung in the air.
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As a medical provider, you have to carry yourself with the air of professionalism.
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The air is heavy with anticipation as the silent crowd awaits the decision.
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Democracy is everywhere in the air, and popular mobilization, though very uneven, is consequential.
Academic text (1992) -
The artist always carries an air of confidence that captivates her audience.
Synonyms
The mood or feeling in a place
A mood you feel from a place, person, or music
The general impression a place or event gives
A special feeling people notice around a person, place, or thing
A feeling in a place that suggests a situation or mood
The mood of a place, for example a cafe or restaurant
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
A branch of a country's military that uses planes to fight and protect the country
System that controls temperature and air movement inside buildings to keep people comfortable
- Specialized
Systems and weapons that protect a place from enemy aircraft or missiles
Harmful gases, smoke, and small particles in the air that can damage health or nature
- Specialized
A weapon launched from the ground or a ship to destroy aircraft in the sky
The part of the United States military that flies planes and defends the country in the air and space
A branch of the United States military that fights in the air and space
- Jargon
Military aircraft protect soldiers or ships from enemy attack during an operation
A government officer who travels as a passenger to protect people on planes from hijacking
- Specialized
A chamber that lets people move between places with different air pressure while preventing air mixing
A reserve force of civilian volunteers who support the United States Air Force in war and emergencies
- Specialized
A safety cushion inside a car that fills with air quickly during a crash to protect people
A branch of the United States military that uses planes and works in space to defend the country
- Archaic
A former part of the United States Army that flew military planes before the Air Force existed
- Specialized
A large area of air with about the same temperature, humidity, and pressure
A machine that pushes air to a higher pressure to power tools or inflate things
- Specialized
A weapon that one plane fires to destroy another plane in the air
- Specialized
Used from a plane to attack or send messages to targets on the ground
- US
A United States military medal given for brave or very good actions during flying missions
- Specialized
Bubbles of air in the blood that block blood flow and can cause serious harm
- Literature
Violent or angry actions by passengers on a plane because they feel stressed and frustrated
- Specialized
A weapon that sprays fuel into the air and then sets it on fire to make a very strong blast
How Noticeable
Surface Forms
Etymology
An air of confidence uses the old sense of aēr as the space or atmosphere around a person, so an 'air' is the feeling or mood that seems to surround someone.