airily

/ˈeərəli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈerəli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈer-ə-lē/ (ame, mw)

airily — adverb

1. in a relaxed and carefree way that shows you do not consider something important

1.副詞C1
釋義

in a relaxed and carefree way that shows you do not consider something important enough to worry about or treat seriously

例句

Linnea spoke airily about losing her job, as if it were no big deal.

airily + about [serious topic]

When asked about the broken window, Takuya just shrugged airily and walked away.

shrugged airily — dismissive body language

同義詞
  • lightly

    more neutral in register; airily adds a hint of dismissal

  • casually

    broader in meaning; airily specifically implies downplaying something important

  • flippantly

    more negative in tone, suggesting disrespect; airily is softer

反義詞
  • seriously

    opposite in attitude — treating a matter with proper weight

  • gravely

    implies somber concern rather than carefree dismissal

用法筆記

Often describes how someone speaks or gestures about a topic that others might consider serious. Frequently pairs with verbs of speaking (said, spoke, told, assured) or dismissive gestures (shrugged, waved).