Synonyms for
Airs
Definition
A manner or attitude that is intended to impress or deceive others.
Synonyms & similar words
zephyr
gentlewind
air
vent
aviation
send
bare
aerate
broadcast
ventilate
airtravel
atmosphere
pose
airout
breeze
transmit
airwave
melody
tune
publicise
line
melodicline
aura
melodicphrase
publicize
pretension
pose
attitude
mannerism
affectation
behaviour
demeanour
posturing
show
pretence
appearance
front
facade
mask
veneer
disposition
character
temperament
nature
personality
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- put on airs
- give oneself airs
- have airs about
- act with airs
- display airs
- with airs of superiority
Word family
Usage note
The word 'airs' is typically used in the plural to describe an affected or pretentious manner. It often implies a false sense of superiority or importance.
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Example sentences
- The queen's airs made her seem unapproachable.
- He had an air of confidence about him.
- She put on airs to impress her friends.
- The politician's airs were seen as insincere.
- She had an air of mystery about her that intrigued everyone.
Quotes
He had the airs of a man about to make a fortune.
There is no greater evidence of superior intelligence than to be surprised at nothing.
He had the airs of a man who knew his own importance.