airless

English

Etymology

air +‎ -less

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /eə(ɹ)ləs/ X-SAMPA: /e@(r)l@s/
• Rhymes: -ɛə(ɹ)ləs

Adjective

airless (comparative more airless, superlative most airless)

1. Lacking or being without air.
2. Lacking air circulation.
3. With air that is stale.
4. (medicine) Suffering from asphyxia.
5. (figuratively) stifling; dead; lacking vitality or excitement
   • 2012 November 8, Scott Tobias, “Memento’s puzzle structure hides big twists and bigger profundities”, The AV Club:

     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.

Derived terms

• airlessness

Anagrams

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