Pronunciation: /ɛrz/
noun the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.
A1 She puts on airs whenever she's around important people.
A2 The actress had a reputation for having airs and graces.
B1 His airs of superiority made it difficult for others to approach him.
B2 The CEO's airs of confidence were seen as a sign of strong leadership.
C1 The diplomat's airs of diplomacy helped to diffuse the tense situation.
C2 Her airs of sophistication and elegance made her stand out in the crowd.
verb to express one's opinions in a way that shows a sense of superiority or self-importance.
A1 She airs her clothes outside to dry.
A2 He airs his grievances with his boss during the meeting.
B1 The TV show airs every Monday at 8pm.
B2 The documentary will air on national television next month.
C1 The radio station airs a variety of music genres throughout the day.
C2 The film festival will air a collection of international films over the weekend.
formal The conductor carefully directed the orchestra to play with light and airy airs.
informal She always puts on airs when she's around new people.
slang He thinks he's better than everyone else, always giving off airs.
figurative The politician's speech was full of empty airs, lacking any real substance.
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