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Airy vs Showy - What's the difference?

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Airy is a related term of showy.


As adjectives the difference between airy and showy

is that airy is consisting of air; as, an airy substance; the airy parts of bodies while showy is (sometimes|derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye.

airy

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Consisting of air; as, an airy substance; the airy parts of bodies.
  • Relating or belonging to air; high in air; aerial; as, an airy flight.
  • Open to a free current of air; exposed to the air; breezy; as, an airy situation.
  • Resembling air; thin; unsubstantial; not material; airlike.
  • Relating to the spirit or soul; delicate; graceful; as, airy music.
  • Without reality; having no solid foundation; empty; trifling; visionary.
  • Light of heart; vivacious; sprightly; flippant; superficial.
  • Having an affected manner; being in the habit of putting on airs; affectedly grand.
  • (painting) Having the light and aerial tints true to nature.
  • Anagrams

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    showy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • (sometimes, derogatory) calling attention; flashy; standing out to the eye
  • Synonyms
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    Hyponyms

    * slutty

    Derived terms

    * showiness