Synonyms for air

noun

1. The gaseous envelope of the earth

   atmosphere, stratosphere, troposphere, wind, breeze, draft, breath, fresh air, the open air, ozone, ether, sky, space, oxygen, the open, ventilation, the out of doors.

2. The apparent quality

   look, mien, demeanor, atmosphere; see appearance 1, character 1.

3. A tune

   theme, melody, strain; see melody 2, song, tune. See syn. study atmelody.

in the air

off the air

on the air

up in the air

1. Not certain

   undecided, unsettled, unsure; see uncertain 2.

2. Agitated

   angry, excited, annoyed; see angry, excited.

walk on air

verb

1. To introduce air

   ventilate, open, freshen, aerate, air out, air-condition, circulate air, change the air, expel air, eject air, aerify, expose to air, draw in air, fan, refresh, cool, purify, oxygenate, revivify.

   Antonyms close*, keep in, stifle.

2. To expose to the air

   expose, hang out, sun, dry, spread (out).

3. To speak publicly; often derogatory

   express, proclaim, vent; see advertise 1, display 1, utter.

4. To broadcast

   put on the air, transmit, televise; see broadcast 2.