airiness en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈeə(ɹ)ˌɪi.nəs/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree English airy Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Middle English -nesse English -ness English airiness From airy + -ness.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) The quality of being airy.
- (uncountable, usually) The quality of being light in quality or manner.
- (figuratively, uncountable, usually) Insubstantiality.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| airinesses | Number=Plur | lexicographic |