wispish

adjective

Definition of wispishnext
as in gaseous

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  1. gaseous
  2. tenuous
  3. thin
  4. vaporous
  5. invisible
  6. diaphanous
  7. intangible
Adjective
  • Metals built for extreme environments To witness this microscopic change in real time, researchers cooled metal samples to -253°C using gaseous helium at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source in Oxfordshire.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The vast majority of living organisms, however, are not able to use nitrogen in its gaseous form.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of gaseous
Adjective
  • Idefix, the size of a large shoebox, will attempt to drive around Phobos for up to 100 days while grappling with the moon’s rough topography and tenuous gravity, less than one-thousandth that of Earth’s.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 20 Oct. 2026
  • This has left the job security for both Rutgers' Greg Schiano and Maryland's Mike Locksley as tenuous at best.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of tenuous
Adjective
  • With fewer trainees at the start of the talent pipeline, organizations are likely to face a thinner shortlist for the CFO seat in the future.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Rams are already thin at receiver in the wake of a hamstring injury suffered by Davante Adams during the Rams’ 18-16 defeat by the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday.
    — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of thin
Adjective
  • In the Christian tradition, these words are a grim warning of our transience, the vaporous substance of our lives.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Hz [Warp] Warp lodestars Seefeel are most recognizable for their vaporous blend of shoegaze, ambient, and experimental electronic music.
    — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
Definition of vaporous
Adjective
  • Self-attestation is how most AI security gaps stay invisible until an incident forces a look.
    — TJ Marlin, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Gabi Abrão is a writer and internet entity from Los Angeles whose work aims to develop a language with the invisible.
    — Gabi Abrão, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of invisible
Adjective
  • Despite the luxurious textures, the diaphanous space had the air of a compartment.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026
  • There have been diaphanous silhouettes, sculptural bodices, and romantic flourishes courtesy of Rodarte, Patrick McDowell, and Vivienne Westwood, often tempered by the slightly rebellious beauty choices that have become something of her signature.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of diaphanous
Adjective
  • That social capital aspect is a crucial part of the business’s intangible capital and adds considerable value to the company.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • This initiative’s impact would be both intangible and tangible.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of intangible
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