gauzy

gauzy

adj \ˈgȯ-zē\

gauz·i·ergauz·i·est

Definition of GAUZY

1

: made of or resembling gauze <gauzy wings>

2

: marked by vagueness, elusiveness, or fuzziness <his gauzy memory of the events> <a gauzy melody>

3

: tending to be or make romantic <gauzy optimism>

Examples of GAUZY

1. <gauzy curtains that let plenty of light through>
2. <I have only a gauzy recollection of those long-ago events.>

First Known Use of GAUZY

1760

Related to GAUZY

Synonyms: cobwebby, filmy, frothy, flimsy, gossamer, gossamery, insubstantial, sleazy, unsubstantial

Antonyms: sturdy, substantial

Related Words: dainty, delicate, fine; feeble, fragile, frail; diaphanous, sheer, transparent

Near Antonyms: durable, knockabout, lasting, tough; coarse, heavy, rough, rude

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Rhymes with GAUZY

causey