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 aspiring model was blooming in florals in the sculptural look, which featured a strapless bubble top paired with a sheer floor-length skirt, both of which were embroidered with purple and blue floral designs.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Yet, in the last two years, this sentiment of sheer doom has slowly and steadily begun to give way to a tentative yet very much present hope.

— Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of sheer

Adjective

But a gossamer jacket tossed over a swimsuit on a breezy evening?

— Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026
The type of memory flashbacks that are shot at knee level, gauzy and out of focus, with a gossamer visual touch to conjure whispering, buried emotions of the past.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026

Definition of gossamer

Adjective

The brand is winning over tired consumers who already reach for something sweet before bed by combining the comfort of a late-night treat with ingredients designed to support a better sleep routine.

— Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 July 2026
Some get the number of dollars tied to their age (this used to be the case for Ollie and his brother, Owen, until their mom, Rebecca, got tired of them fighting over their disparate payouts) and others much more.

— Erika Janes, Curbed, 17 July 2026

Definition of tired

Adjective

Like many Maine officials, Biddeford mayor Liam LaFountain has called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the fatal shooting of 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero at the hands of a federal agent.

— Caroll Alvarado, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Several unresolved cases still warrant timely, transparent resolution.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 14 July 2026

Definition of transparent

Adjective

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

Definition of gauzy

Adjective

Bags big and small should also be an obligatory purchase, since there’s a wide selection of crossbody purses, shoulder bags, and more, on sale.

— Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
The obligatory army of A-list funny people (Jerry Seinfeld, Adam Sandler, Sarah Silverman, Dave Chappelle operating at minimal annoyingness) assembles to praise him in this two-part doc from directors Judd Apatow and Michael Bonfiglio.

— Judy Berman, Time, 8 July 2026

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