aires
noun/ɛrz/
Frequency rank: #7,186 most common English word
Meaning
plural of 'air'; an affected manner or haughty behavior intended to impress others.
Example sentence
The young prince carried himself with the aires of someone born to rule.
Synonyms & related words
- pretensions
- affectations
- airs
- mannerisms
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