What does airless mean?
Airless means Lacking or being without air..
Airless
/ˈɛə.ləs/ · adjective
Meaning
Lacking or being without air..
Definitions by Sense
- Lacking or being without air.
- Lacking air circulation.
- With air that is stale.
- (medicine) Suffering from asphyxia.
- (figurative) Stifling; dead; lacking vitality or excitement.
Example Sentences
[…] St. Bede's at this period of its history was perhaps the poorest and most miserable parish in the East End of London. Close-packed, crushed by the buttressed height of the railway viaduct, rendered airless by huge walls of factories, it at once banished lively interest from a stranger's mind and left only a dull oppression of the spirit.
The worst that can—and has—been said about Memento is that it’s an airless gimmick, visually undistinguished, and not even all that sophisticated when the puzzle pieces are finally put together.
Synonyms for airless
Antonyms for airless
Related Words
Word Forms
- more airless
- most airless
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for airless?
Common synonyms include close, stuffy, unventilated, unaired.
What is the opposite of airless?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use airless in a sentence?
[…] St. Bede's at this period of its history was perhaps the poorest and most miserable parish in the East End of London. Close-packed, crushed by the buttressed height of the railway viaduct, rendered airless by huge walls of factories, it at once banished lively interest from a stranger's mind and left only a dull oppression of the spirit.
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