levianamente
1. in a light, carefree, or casual manner; without apparent concern or seriousness
She airily dismissed his concerns about the project.
Ela levianamente descartou suas preocupações sobre o projeto.
2. in a light and breezy manner; with grace and ease
The dancer moved airily across the stage.
A bailarina se movia levianamente através do palco.
3. in a manner that is open to air; with good ventilation
The room was airily designed with large windows.
O quarto foi projetado com ventilação aérea com grandes janelas.
The adverb 'airily' is commonly used in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese to describe a dismissive or carefree attitude, often implying a lack of proper concern. In literary contexts, it frequently describes graceful, elegant movement or speech. This word carries a slightly negative connotation when describing someone's attitude as overly casual or nonchalant about serious matters.
Related Idioms & Phrases
dismiss something airily - to treat something as unimportant
speak airily about - to talk casually or without seriousness about something
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