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aery

/'eəri/ Cách viết khác : (aery) /'eəri/ (eyrie) /'aiəri/ (eyry) /'aiəri/
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Explanation of the Word "Aery"

Definition:
The word "aery" (pronounced "air-ee") is an adjective that describes something that is light, delicate, and almost insubstantial, like air. It can refer to things that seem ethereal or not solid, giving a feeling of being airy or floating.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "aery" can be used to describe concepts or ideas that are not tangible or that have a whimsical or fantastical quality.

Word Variants:
  • Aerial (adjective): Related to the air; also refers to something that happens in the sky.
  • Aerie (noun): A high nest of a bird of prey, like an eagle or hawk, often located on cliffs or tall trees.
Different Meanings:

While "aery" mainly refers to lightness and insubstantiality, it can also imply a sense of being lofty or elevated, both literally and figuratively.

Synonyms:
  • Ethereal
  • Airy
  • Light
  • Delicate
  • Insignificant
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there aren't specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly include "aery," you might come across phrases related to lightness or insubstantiality, such as: - "Light as a feather" – meaning very light or insubstantial.

Summary:

In summary, "aery" is a word that describes things that are light, delicate, and almost intangible, like air.

Adjective
  1. characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
    • figures light and aeriform come unlooked for and melt away- Thomas Carlyle
    • aerial fancies
    • an airy apparition
    • physical rather than ethereal forms
Noun
  1. any habitation at a high altitude
  2. the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)

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