1
as in gauzy
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance
filmy cobwebs covering the entryway to the cellar
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
those filmy curtains don't block out enough light
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of filmy
The touch screen was desensitized with a filmy layer of grease, the cumulative tapping of many dirty hands.
—
Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
The soap combines with the minerals in the water to leave a filmy residue on your hands.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
Out sprawled a wild sea of glass eyes, silver spurs and mystery elixirs locked into filmy jars.
—Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
The main waste product of the Sims plant are bales of filmy, thin plastics, like dry cleaner bags.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 May 2024
See All Example Sentences for filmy
Anelise Chen, The Atlantic, 25 Feb. 2025
The soap combines with the minerals in the water to leave a filmy residue on your hands.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2025
Out sprawled a wild sea of glass eyes, silver spurs and mystery elixirs locked into filmy jars.
—Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
The main waste product of the Sims plant are bales of filmy, thin plastics, like dry cleaner bags.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 May 2024
See All Example Sentences for filmy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for filmy
Adjective
-
Kerry Washington Kerry Washington looked chic in a baby pink ensemble that played to our love of textures, pairing a high-neck, lace top with a gauzy skirt embellished with pink pearls over a shiny skirt.—
Erin Jensen,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
-
There’s a nostalgic maximalism to its designs, which are usually gauzy pastel pinks, blues, and whites; covered in ditsy prints like rosebuds, daisies, and strawberries; and detailed with flourishes like ruffles and bows.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
-
Some of music’s biggest names (and harshest critics) have marveled at the sheer range of Darin’s work, which spanned everything from jazz, swing and pop to folk and country.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
22 May 2025
-
Most advice about LinkedIn growth focuses on sheer numbers.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
-
More than 300 years later, relationship-advice columns are still often dismissed as frothy features of women’s magazines.—
Sophia Stewart,
The Atlantic,
7 May 2025
-
When hot, use a milk frother or blender to combine until smooth, frothy, and fully blended.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
Adjective
-
No matter how meticulous evidence is gathered, its value can diminish without transparent, comprehensive reporting.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
-
There is a critical opportunity for brands to lead the charge in redefining value—not by focusing on price tags, but by investing in ethical production, sustainable materials and transparent supply chains.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
12 May 2025
Adjective
-
No matter how far-fetched the premise or gossamer-thin the story, the musical invites (compels) us to go along with its essential surrealism, to travel to that dream space where everyday life suddenly moves and sounds deliriously out of this world.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
7 May 2020
-
For her label Anissa Aida, designer Anissa Meddeb, who lives in the capital, makes gossamer silk blouses evoking the striped motif of handwoven fouta towels and voluminous coats inspired by the burnoose cloaks worn by Berbers.—
Sarah Khan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2020
Adjective
-
But, never one to be bothered by what’s supposedly in or out, Bella Hadid is keeping the diaphanous look afloat, even in its downward trajectory.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Apr. 2025
-
The tower’s slender triangles look diaphanous from a distance, but from the sidewalk the building resembles a fortress, with a 186-foot concrete-and-steel base safeguarding the 94 stories above from bombings.—
David W. Dunlap,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
Stretch bands are a great option, but can be flimsy and a little awkward, especially since the resistance levels increase as the band is stretched.—
Matt Parrott,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2025
-
The Collector experiences a nice change, but his motivation for working under a horrible boss is flimsy at best.—
Courtney Howard,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
There are five shades available—translucent to complexion toned—each packed with a finely mille powder to set makeup without budging.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
23 May 2025
-
That ties in with reports that the software Apple will announce is predicted to have more of the translucent feel of Apple Vision Pro menus.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Filmy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filmy. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share