Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

airy-fairy

adjective
/ˈɛəri ˈfɛəri/
Definition
not realistic or practical; fanciful.
Examples
  • Her plans for the startup seemed a bit airy-fairy without a solid business model.
  • He has an airy-fairy concept of what it means to travel the world, without considering the costs involved.
Meaning
The term ‘airy-fairy’ refers to ideas or things that are overly idealistic or impractical, often lacking substance or feasibility.
Synonyms
  • whimsical
  • impractical
  • dreamy
  • unrealistic