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

Beyond its sheer size and resort-level amenities, the estate’s value lies in the kind of construction and materials that are difficult to replicate at today’s costs.

— David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
The baby pink style was made of a sheer, breezy pink fabric and featured crystallized spaghetti straps that gave way to frindgy crystalized trim that decorated the hem.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of sheer

Adjective

The gossamer thread holding the sacred feminine maelstrom together?

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
As with anything related to Meghan and Harry, even the most gossamer threads of gossip quickly ignited, and news of Meghan’s mysterious new role spread across multiple continents.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of gossamer

Adjective

Plus, while the pill improved certain sleep metrics, people who took it didn’t report being any less tired during the day.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 11 Sep. 2026
All the locals are tired after another demanding [tourism] season, but at the same time, there is a feeling of optimism.

— Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of tired

Adjective

As polls show the public increasingly favoring guardrails for AI safety — and opposing data center buildouts — the White House is likely to face still more calls for an explanation of why a more transparent framework is not possible.

— Ashley Gold, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
For clients managing multi-market finances, Premier is designed to make day-to-day money movement simpler and more transparent.

— Carson Brunson, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of transparent

Adjective

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
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

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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