gauzy

adjective

\ ˈgȯ-zē

gauzier; gauziest

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

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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.

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Held at The Stonewall Inn, the iconic LGBTQ institution and enduring safe heaven for radical individuality and self-expression, partygoers dazzled with each attendee's gauzy get-up more gobsmacking than the next. — Vogue, "Camp Beauty: Dara, Paloma Elsesser, and More Go Maximalist for the Annual Pre-Met Party," 6 May 2019 Agrawal had on a glittering hat, a bright pink wig, and a gauzy white cape that she’d worn at her wedding. — Eliza Brooke, Glamour, "Is the World Ready for Miki Agrawal and Her Next Big Idea?," 4 Apr. 2019 With its belted waist and tiers of tulle, the gauzy navy and cream number from Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Spring 2019 runway was refined. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Angelababy Does Tie-Dye the Front Row Way at Dior," 26 Feb. 2019 Paintings of them in gauzy tutus are reproduced ad nauseam on chocolate boxes and coffee cups. — Moira Hodgson, WSJ, "‘Little Dancer Aged Fourteen’ Review: Rat-Girl of the Paris Opera," 16 Nov. 2018 The gauzy fabric itself had a shimmer, but clusters of silver embroidery took the dazzle to another level. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "Kate Middleton Stuns in a Sparkling Jenny Packham Gown and the Lover's Knot Tiara," 4 Dec. 2018 Adapted from a popular manga and unspooling over a single day, the modest movie is gauzy and elliptical. — Alexis Soloski, New York Times, "‘The Seagull’ Brings Chekhov’s Doleful Comedy to Cinemas," 4 May 2018 The actress's wavy hair grazes the table, framing a gauzy pink dress. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’s Marin Hinkle On the Scene That Gave Her Hives," 8 Dec. 2018 Semi-sheer and gauzy, the romantic dress featured intricate details such as mutton sleeves, embroidery, and lace trimming. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Florence Welch Proves She’s Still the Queen of Bohemian Style," 12 Aug. 2018

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