Airily
adverb
In a light, carefree or non-serious manner.
He airily dismissed our concerns about the project.
Often appears as...
- dismiss airily
- talk airily
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
In a way that is light and graceful in appearance or movement.
She moved airily across the room, her silk dress flowing behind her.
Often appears as...
- move airily
- dance airily
adverb
In a light, carefree or non-serious manner.
He airily dismissed our concerns about the project.
Often appears as...
- dismiss airily
- talk airily
Usage tips
Disapproving
adverb
In a way that is light and graceful in appearance or movement.
She moved airily across the room, her silk dress flowing behind her.
Often appears as...
- move airily
- dance airily
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Dismissal
Used when someone brushes off something as unimportant, implying carelessness.
She airily said the broken vase was no big deal.
Pro Tip 2/3Concealed Concern
May appear unconcerned, but sometimes hides real feelings or concerns.
He airily spoke of the test, hiding his anxiety.
Pro Tip 3/3Overconfidence Clue
Can indicate a character's overconfidence or lack of awareness in stories or discussions.
She airily assured everyone of her victory before the contest began.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Dismissal
Used when someone brushes off something as unimportant, implying carelessness.
She airily said the broken vase was no big deal.
Pro Tip 2/3Concealed Concern
May appear unconcerned, but sometimes hides real feelings or concerns.
He airily spoke of the test, hiding his anxiety.
Pro Tip 3/3Overconfidence Clue
Can indicate a character's overconfidence or lack of awareness in stories or discussions.
She airily assured everyone of her victory before the contest began.
Pro Tip 1/3Subtle Dismissal
Used when someone brushes off something as unimportant, implying carelessness.
She airily said the broken vase was no big deal.
Pro Tip 2/3Concealed Concern
May appear unconcerned, but sometimes hides real feelings or concerns.
He airily spoke of the test, hiding his anxiety.
Pro Tip 3/3Overconfidence Clue
Can indicate a character's overconfidence or lack of awareness in stories or discussions.
She airily assured everyone of her victory before the contest began.
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Safari Live - Day 129 PIPE...
esses airily tell the difference but the hyenas will be able to tell them there's an elephant that's just popped up in the road as well might run into a bit of trouble the same you know with the elephants I don't know if we're going to be able to get to that hyena though the
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 129 PIPE...
esses airily tell the difference but the hyenas will be able to tell them there's an elephant that's just popped up in the road as well might run into a bit of trouble the same you know with the elephants I don't know if we're going to be able to get to that hyena though the
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Quote examples
Bernard Cornwell
British Novelist
Judy couldn't move to Britain for family reasons, so I had to come to the States, and the U.S. government wouldn't give me a Green Card, so I airily told her I'd write a book.
Quote examples
Bernard Cornwell
British Novelist
Judy couldn't move to Britain for family reasons, so I had to come to the States, and the U.S. government wouldn't give me a Green Card, so I airily told her I'd write a book.
Example 1 of 1
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