aery meaning

UK US /ˈɛri/ 2 syllables

aery (noun): the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle).

aery has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as noun and adjective.

aery as a noun

  1. the lofty nest of a bird of prey (such as a hawk or eagle)

    Synonyms: aerie, eyrie, eyry

    Type of: bird's nest

  2. any habitation at a high altitude

    Synonyms: aerie, eyrie, eyry

    Type of: habitation

aery as an adjective

  1. characterized by lightness and insubstantiality; as impalpable or intangible as air
    • figures light and aeriform come unlooked for and melt away
    • aerial fancies
    • an airy apparition
    • physical rather than ethereal forms

    Synonyms: aeriform, aerial, airy, ethereal

    Similar: insubstantial

How to pronounce aery

aery is pronounced /ˈɛri/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Word lists: words starting with AE · words ending in RY · 4-letter words

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