Synonyms for

Airs

Verb / erz / Another word for airs — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A manner or attitude that is intended to impress or deceive others.

Synonyms & similar words

gentlewind ventilate melodicphrase beam atmosphere publicise bare breeze send broadcast melody line aviation aura air zephyr pose airwave tune melodicline publicize vent aerate strain transmit pretension pose attitude mannerism affectation behaviour demeanour posturing show pretence appearance front facade mask veneer disposition character temperament nature personality

Synonyms by register

Formal

affectation pretension pomposity pretentiousness

Informal

attitude swagger bigheadedness showing off

Literary

mien port deportment

Antonyms

humility modesty simplicity naturalness unpretentiousness down-to-earthness

Common collocations

  • put on airs
  • give oneself airs
  • have airs about
  • act with airs
  • display airs
  • with airs of superiority

Word family

noun air
verb air
adjective airy

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.

Example sentences

  1. The queen's airs made her seem unapproachable.
  2. He had an air of confidence about him.
  3. She put on airs to impress her friends.
  4. The politician's airs were seen as insincere.
  5. 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.

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