Pneumatic vs Airy - What's the difference?
pneumatic | airy |
Of, relating to, or resembling air or other gases
Of or relating to pneumatics
Powered by, or filled with compressed air
(zoology) Having cavities filled with air
Spiritual; of or relating to the pneuma
(of a woman) well-rounded; full-breasted; bouncy (especially during sex)
(gnosticism) In gnostic theologian Valentinus' triadic grouping of man the highest type; a person focused on spiritual reality (the other two being hylic and psychic).
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.
As adjectives the difference between pneumatic and airy
is that pneumatic is neumatic while airy is consisting of air; as, an airy substance; the airy parts of bodies.As a noun pneumatic
is tire (of an automobile).pneumatic
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Alternative forms
* pneumatick (obsolete)Adjective
(en adjective)- a pneumatic instrument or engine
- pneumatic cells or bones
- "Every one says I'm awfully pneumatic," said Lenina reflectively, patting her own legs.'' - Aldous Huxley - ''Brave New World (chapter 6)