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Airier vs Hairier - What's the difference?

airier | hairier |

As adjectives the difference between airier and hairier

is that airier is (airy) while hairier is (hairy).

airier

English

Adjective

(head)
  • (airy)

  • 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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    hairier

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • (hairy)

  • hairy

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • Of a person, having a lot of hair on the body.
  • a hairy man
  • Of an animal, having a lot of fur.
  • hairy mammoth
  • Of a body part other than the head, having hair growing from it.
  • She is a great admirer of hairy chests.
  • Difficult, complex, intricate, or intimidating.
  • ''It’s a hairy problem, and will probably take several weeks to sort out.

    Synonyms

    * (person) furry, hirsute * (animal) furry * (body part) furry, hirsute

    Antonyms

    * bald * hairless

    Derived terms

    * hairily * hairiness

    See also

    * dasypygal