cobwebby

adjective

ˈkäb-ˌwe-bē How to pronounce cobwebby (audio)
Definition of cobwebbynext
1
as in filmy
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance wore a gown of cobwebby georgette

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2
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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3
as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through a cobwebby crocheted doily

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cobwebby
  1. filmy
  2. stereotyped
  3. sheer
  4. gossamer
  5. tired
  6. transparent
  7. gauzy
  8. obligatory
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
  • Overall, the effect of both was a really subtle, sheer, wearable eye shadow that enhanced my eyes while still feeling really natural and effortless.
    — Elle Turner, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2026
  • At the vessel level, sheer survival is about to overtop operational efficiency.
    — Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 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
  • Well, the growing season in the South is a long one, and even the best thrillers get tired, the spillers get leggy, and the fillers sometimes disappear.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Replace Cabinet Hardware New drawer pulls, cabinet knobs, and even hinges can make quite the impact on your tired old kitchen cabinets.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of tired
Adjective
  • The coach of last season’s Class 5A runner-up, Legend High, offered a transparent assessment on the state of the competition in Colorado.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Some nepo-baby artists are more transparent about their privileges.
    — Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 5 Aug. 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
  • The strawberry fields salad and barbecue pork sandwich make for worthy bites before the obligatory dessert course.
    — Jess Hoffert, Midwest Living, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Add a cool summer slide and obligatory pair of black sunglasses for a chic finishing touch.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 July 2026
Definition of obligatory
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“Cobwebby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cobwebby. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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