light and airy
2
3.4
- adjective
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ligero y aireado
- The place was light and airy and had peculiar, not unpleasant, smells.
- feel light and airy
- keep it light and airy
- light and airy room
This one is like nice and light and airy and it does give that like poofy kind of look.
- This one is like nice and light and airy and it does give that like poofy kind of look.
- And we can knit those into something that feels a lot more balanced, healthy, and for a moment, light and airy.
Examples
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Aria's private bath was on the topmost floor, just below the hanging garden, light and airy, with thin columns supporting intricately carved alabaster screens that let in sunlight.
Fiction book (2002) -
The windows on two sides give the kitchen a light and airy feel.
Blog text (31) -
The front lobby was light and airy.
Fiction book (2002) -
The sun was streaming through the big front window in the living room and made the place seem light and airy.
Fiction book (1995) -
And in contrast to the musty darkness of the third floor, the attic was light and airy, painted clean white.
Fiction book (1996) -
The main entry hall, held up by imposing concrete columns, resembles a Roman ruin encased in a hall of mirrors; the exhibition space, by contrast, is light and airy.
Blog text (19) -
The restaurant's decor is light and airy, creating a welcoming atmosphere for guests.
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Her summer dress is light and airy, perfect for warm days at the beach.
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The new apartment features light and airy rooms that let in plenty of natural light.
Synonyms
6
3.4
Very light and delicate, often seeming to float
4
2.9
Soft and airy with small air pockets that make it not heavy
4
4.2
Light, soft fabric like a dress or curtains that moves easily in the air
Antonyms
How Light
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently derived from combining 'light' (not heavy) with 'airy' (open, not confining); the coordinating 'and' simply reinforces two similar adjectival qualities. This straightforward adjective coordination is cross-linguistically common and follows normal English compositional patterns, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will readily understand the phrase.
Etymology
Light and airy makes you think of a dress or room where light cloth and open windows let a soft breeze move everything, so the place or clothes feel airy and fresh. That's why it means 'pleasantly lightweight' and 'not heavy or confining'.