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
  • If Scam Copilot inspires users to learn more about online safety, that’s fine.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 16 Jan. 2025
  • This unusual formula brings together the richness of fruit and the delicate flower notes. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
    Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • Cream butter and sugar, add eggs and vanilla: Beat together sugar and butter with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes.
    Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Add the confectioners' sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of fluffy
Adjective
  • That’s the experience the viewer simply must embrace with The Brutalist: giving themselves over to the sheer loudness of it all.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • But the sheer scale of what melodic techno DJ, producer, visual artist and visionary Anyma has created at Sphere Las Vegas is something to be experienced first hand.
    Danny Klein, SPIN, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of sheer
Adjective
  • The flimsy construction of homes near the epicenter was one reason for the high number of casualties, residents in the area said.
    Mithil Aggarwal, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
  • In yet another flimsy tent, Niveen, who withholds her last name, lives with a son and four daughters – the youngest is 11 – and a grandson.
    Ghada Abdulfattah, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of flimsy
Adjective
  • Being transparent and genuine with my team has fostered a culture of trust and loyalty, which is essential for long-term success. 3.
    Danielle Correia, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Those are all good whiskies, but one company has been making blends that are just a little more interesting and a lot more transparent: Compass Box.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • The Chinese economy slowed in the third quarter of this year, its property market remains in a fragile state and consumer confidence hasn’t quite recovered since the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Watch on Deadline The result is a slickly polished slice of mainstream entertainment that portrays the city’s legal system as a precious yet fragile institution.
    James Marsh, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of fragile
Adjective
  • Instead of creating huge reservoirs to dam the rivers and compromise their delicate ecology, Bhutanese turbines harness their natural flow, meaning a glut of power during the sodden summers and a dearth during the parched winters.
    By Charlie Campbell/Gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
  • But this transition period is a delicate moment, when the country could be caught off guard if the situation suddenly changes, says Goodman, who recommends the Biden administration share its pandemic playbook so incoming officials can game out different pandemic scenarios and assess readiness.
    Will Stone, NPR, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of delicate
Adjective
  • With a not insubstantial piece of Mexico’s economy reliant on production stateside, a cessation of those inflows will logically impoverish a big number of those formerly sustained directly by remittances.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • If those arguments appear insubstantial, the jury verdict and injunction should stand.
    Alden Abbott, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of insubstantial
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