gossamery

adjective

Definition of gossamerynext
1
as in fine
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance that gossamery dress should be washed gently by hand so it doesn't disintegrate

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2
as in fluffy
resembling air in lightness a gossamery feather floating on the breeze

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3
as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through use this gossamery cheesecloth to strain the liquid out of the cottage cheese

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gossamery
  1. fine
  2. fluffy
  3. sheer
  4. flimsy
  5. transparent
  6. fragile
  7. delicate
  8. insubstantial
Adjective
  • Public health data has taught us that alcohol, which can be fine when consumed in moderation, can be harmful to individual and societal health in excessive amounts.
    — Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of fine
Adjective
  • Lunches are supplied by Yeasty Boys Bakery & Delicatessen out of Marysville, featuring ham and turkey sandwiches on fluffy milk bread with picnicky sides like pasta salad and bags of Grippo’s chips produced in Cincinnati.
    — Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 6 July 2026
  • Bundled with fluffy white rice and a delicate nori ribbon to make musubi.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 July 2026
Definition of fluffy
Adjective
  • The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.
    — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Nonetheless, some 120,000 Mint Juleps are consumed across two sunny days at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby, proving that some cocktails can become refreshing daytime summer sippers just by sheer force of will, and a little crushed ice.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Definition of sheer
Adjective
  • Some had Trumpian golden eagles atop the roofs, and a flimsy triumphal arch stood at the center beside the Ferris wheel.
    — Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2026
  • Unlike modern sports trading cards, which are not only hefty but often bedazzled with autographs, jersey patches, and random holograms, the Panini stickers are flimsy and meant to be abused.
    — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 30 June 2026
Definition of flimsy
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
  • Meanwhile Karl Lagerfeld designed exquisite Weimar Kabaret-ish costumes (these ultimately proved too fragile to attach Madonna's monitoring system to.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026
  • Gas prices ease as economic anxiety lingers Gas prices have dropped sharply in the weeks since the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, surprising analysts who had warned drivers could be in for a summer of soaring fuel costs.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026
Definition of fragile
Adjective
  • Their wide silhouette creates an interesting contrast with the delicate shape of a granny blouse.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 9 July 2026
  • Satellites perform a delicate dance to maintain their orbit, by locking themselves to a speed just fast enough to counteract the downward pull of gravity.
    — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 July 2026
Definition of delicate
Adjective
  • But too few of those ideas yield satisfying conclusions, resulting in a drama that becomes treacly and insubstantial, reaching for a profundity that remains elusive.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
  • The wall was as insubstantial as a set on a film studio’s back lot.
    — Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Definition of insubstantial
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“Gossamery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gossamery. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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