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

Known as the Shark Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site, the place gets its name from English buccaneer-cum-naturalist William Dampier, who was overcome by the bay’s sheer abundance and the size of the marine predators during a visit in 1699.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2026
Through the sheer force of his will and his brilliant comedic timing, Bratton was elevated to a cast member by the second season.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 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

Billed as an immersive matchmaking experience and a new take on the dating show, the format features singletons who are tired of swiping and first dates and are ready to get hitched.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Valadao, meanwhile, cast himself as an experienced policymaker who delivers for the region and dismissed the criticism as the political bickering voters are tired of.

— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of tired

Adjective

Patients lose out because the administrative bloat inflates the cost of medical care, while making costs less transparent and harder to contest.

— Leah Pierson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
There should be a clear owner, transparent standards and a practical remedy designed before scaling, not after the first crisis.

— Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of transparent

Adjective

Leaning into the lingerie aesthetic, Lisa’s dress showed off her red underwear with a gauzy bodycon skirt, which featured a ruched design at her hips and garter-like strings.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 27 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

The all-in-one dock cleans the spinning dual mops with hot water, dries them with warm air to prevent musty smells, and automatically drains and refills the water tank.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 Sep. 2026
An old, musty smell in your cabinets can be caused by multiple issues, the biggest one being moisture.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of musty

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