aery
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈɛəri/
KK: /ˈɛəri/
adjective
Definition
Relating to the air or having a light, delicate quality that seems almost otherworldly.
Example
The aery clouds floated gently across the sky.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: aerier
Superlative: aeriest
Conversation
Have you seen that new art installation downtown?
Yeah, I did! It has such an aery quality, doesn’t it?
Absolutely! It feels like the pieces are floating in the air.
Right? It gives the whole space a really ethereal vibe.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
ethereal
aerial
insubstantial
Antonyms
heavy
solid
substantial
noun
Definition
A place where birds of prey, like eagles or hawks, build their nests high up on cliffs or tall trees.
Example
The eagle returned to its aery after a long day of hunting.
Conversation
Have you ever seen a bird's aery?
No, I haven't. What is it like?
It's usually a high nest where birds raise their young.
Root Explanation
Aery → The word 'aery' comes from Middle English 'airie', which is derived from the Old English 'ær', meaning 'air' or 'atmosphere'. It refers to something that is ethereal or related to the air.
Memory Tip
Imagine something that is light and related to the 'air' — that's why 'aery' describes something ethereal or airy.
Visually Confused Words
faery
avery
apery
ary
aer
wavery
watery
wafery