gauzy

adjective

ˈgȯ-zē 

gauzier; gauziest

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

Synonyms of gauzy

• gossamer
• flimsy
• filmy
• frothy
• insubstantial
• unsubstantial
• cobwebby
• sheer
• delicate
• sleazy
• fragile
• transparent
• fine

Examples of gauzy in a Sentence

gauzy curtains that let plenty of light through

I have only a gauzy recollection of those long-ago events.

Recent Examples on the Web

The late-morning sun peeked through a gauzy veil of fog, bright laughter echoing over the giddy whisper of tulle as the brides posed for pictures outside the Santa Barbara County Courthouse. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Stylistically, these books are often surreal and oneiric, with the gauzy texture of childhood reverie. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026

The light, gauzy fabric is airy enough to double as a swimsuit cover-up. — Natalie Labarbera, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026

In scenes where Yura remembers her childhood and its connection to the beast, the animation takes on a gauzier, more primitive style that matches the film’s more cosmic, oceanic themes. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 1 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for gauzy

• causey
• ghazi
• swazi
• ashkenazi
• kamikaze
• paparazzi