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
  • The divisive trend first crossed my desk when Jennifer Lawrence stepped out in Paloma Wool’s sheer sarong-style version of the piece last summer, pairing the flowy garment with a cool oversized T-shirt and strappy sling-backs.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 11 July 2026
  • Perfumers often create this effect with notes like white musk, skin musk, aldehydes, watery florals, sheer woods, and delicate citrus, which together can evoke a cozy sense of self-care.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 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
  • But after two wars in nine months, there was a sense of tired resignation when news of the airstrikes hit Tehran Wednesday.
    — Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Most transformation requests are really about a bottleneck someone is tired of working around.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of tired
Adjective
  • Demanding a transparent investigation Salgado Araujo’s death has brought an outpouring of grief and calls for transparency, with activists and Texas Democratic lawmakers demanding all evidence from the scene be reviewed.
    — Karina Tsui, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • The simplistic footwear design features a transparent TPU strap across the toes while a stiletto heel elevates the set.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • Stylistically, these books are often surreal and oneiric, with the gauzy texture of childhood reverie.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
  • The light, gauzy fabric is airy enough to double as a swimsuit cover-up.
    — Natalie LaBarbera, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026
Definition of gauzy
Adjective
  • 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
  • The songs from the original are all back and arranged identically, with the obligatory new song relegated to the end credits.
    — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
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