gossamery

adjective

Definition of gossamerynext
1
as in fine
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance that gossamery dress should be washed gently by hand so it doesn't disintegrate

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2
as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness a gossamery feather floating on the breeze

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3
as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through use this gossamery cheesecloth to strain the liquid out of the cottage cheese

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gossamery
  1. fine
  2. fluffy
  3. sheer
  4. flimsy
  5. transparent
  6. fragile
  7. delicate
  8. insubstantial
Adjective
  • Users can also indicate their budget for dinner as the app works with various types of restaurants (casual, fine dining, etc.).
    Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 17 Dec. 2024
  • But they’re still regarded as a fine place that develops MLB talent overall.
    Johnny Flores, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • Along the way, our contestants will receive visits from friends of the fluffy, furry, and feathery kind, who will hop, crawl, or fly in for live appearances over the course of the season.
    Gil Macias, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Collaboration gets pegged as: a waste of time (pulls people away from focused, individual work) a way to get slow people up to speed at the expense of fast people fluffy and touchy-feely The brain science tells a different story.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of fluffy
Adjective
  • Working in this season's favor was the sheer unpredictability from week to week in terms of who was aligned with whom and what would happen at Tribal Council.
    Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The Rare Beauty founder also added on sheer black tights and a pair of cap-toe mary jane platforms.
    Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sheer
Adjective
  • Asgard Chelsea Ankle Waterproof Rain Boots Boots can be a headache to pack, but this rubber pair is lightweight without feeling flimsy.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024
  • For that to happen, there would have to be a song on the soundtrack worth remembering, and every number in the latest Disney sequel feels as flimsy and disposable as the last.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of flimsy
Adjective
  • Use transparent metrics, public reporting, and stakeholder engagement to ensure your company’s AI aligns with ethical standards and human rights ideals.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Sony’s plan to build an entire franchise out of standalone films about Peter Parker’s nemeses always read as a transparent attempt at riding Marvel Studios’ coattails post-Spider-Man: Homecoming.
    Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • Quantum systems are prone to errors because qubits are fragile and can be disturbed by even the smallest environmental changes.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Old and new, plastic or fragile, ornaments should always be stored in a container designed specifically for them.
    Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of fragile
Adjective
  • Niki starts out in the ’50s with the artist wearing an immaculate white dress and a glistening tiara, striking delicate poses for a photographer that orders her around.
    Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The cozy sweater features delicate pearl details along the front, oversized billowy sleeves, and a flattering V-neck design.
    ​​Taylor Jean Stephan, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of delicate
Adjective
  • If those arguments appear insubstantial, the jury verdict and injunction should stand.
    Alden Abbott, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Not insubstantial, but easily affordable for Tepper, who’s worth roughly $20 billion.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 June 2024
Definition of insubstantial
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