COBWEBBY Synonyms: 166 Similar and Opposite Words

cobwebby

adjective

ˈkäb-ˌwe-bē

Definition of cobwebby

as in filmy

being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance wore a gown of cobwebby georgette

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as in stereotyped

used or heard so often as to be dull cobwebby bits of cracker-barrel philosophy that were stale even 200 years ago

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as in sheer

very thin and easy to see through a cobwebby crocheted doily

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Adjective

Washing machines can't rinse effectively when too much detergent has been added, leaving a sticky, filmy residue on clothes that transfers over to the dryer.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Skin that feels tight or filmy after showering and hair that looks dull despite quality products are other common red flags.

— Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026

Definition of filmy

Adjective

Despite their outer appearances and oftentimes stereotyped personalities, the ladies embrace each other’s depths and contradictions.

— Meagan Jordan, VIBE.com, 10 July 2026
This is a directed, stereotyped behavior in which the highest-resolution region of the somatosensory surface is brought to bear on the object requiring the most detailed analysis.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026

Definition of stereotyped

Adjective

The large number of undecided voters this close to the election points to voters being overwhelmed by the sheer number of statewide ballot measures, DiCamillo said.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
But the sheer volume of planning in Miami has also raised questions about power and the role Cubans on the island will play in a transition.

— Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of sheer

Adjective

These days we are surrounded by ghosts and gossamer visions vying for our attention, trying to tell us something vital—or as mundane as to shut up already, like in my case.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
The gossamer thread holding the sacred feminine maelstrom together?

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of gossamer

Adjective

The media never tired of describing Sea Change as his great breakup record.

— Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
For those who are tired of such narratives, the appeal of the show will be in its interpretive stagecraft, which is impressive and clever.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of tired

Adjective

Others called for a transparent investigation into the Police Department’s relationship with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

— Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2026
One appeared to feature a transparent aperture consistent with an infrared or electro-optical sensor.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of transparent

Adjective

Beginning on her left side, the skirt boasted a waist-high, diagonal leg slit with a gauzy underlayer that showcased her peep-toe heels.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Most of the time, senators exercising this role must rely on gauzy assurances and strained analogies to the candidate’s performance in previous positions.

— Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of gauzy

Adjective

Common signs of moldy books include a musty or earthy smell, discoloration (especially black, white, green, or orange spots), soft or fuzzy patches on the cover or pages, and warped or wavy pages due to moisture.

— Lauren Bengtson, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2026
Rarely has a film so resourcefully evoked the transportive but decidedly analog thrill of reading; rarely has the warmly musty smell of research libraries and archives somehow wafted with such sense-memory precision off a cinema screen.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

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