Gauzy (Adjective)
Meaning
So thin as to transmit light; "a hat with a diaphanous veil"; "filmy wings of a moth"; "gauzy clouds of dandelion down"; "gossamer cobwebs"; "sheer silk stockings"; "transparent chiffon"; "vaporous silks".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The gauzy curtains filtered the sunlight, casting a soft glow over the room.
- The ballerina's gauzy tutu sparkled under the stage lights, its delicate layers shimmering like mist.
- The gauzy wings of the butterfly were so fragile they seemed to be made of the finest silk.
- The model's gauzy evening gown was a masterpiece of delicate design, its intricate layers of netting and lace creating a breathtaking effect.
- The gauzy mist that rose from the valley floor created an ethereal atmosphere, as if the very air itself was alive.