WISPY Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

wispy

adjective

Definition of wispy

as in feathery

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as in stringy

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Recent Examples of wispy Her har was swept into a low ponytail secured with a cream scrunchie, with her wispy bangs falling around her face. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 If the ends read as wispy, a slightly shorter cut often creates a stronger outline. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2026 During chemo, her children took turns buzzing off her wispy hair. — Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, her eyes were as embellished as ever, dressed in a rose shimmer and lined with a natural baby wing and wispy lash extensions. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026 Drums burst over pirouetting synth chords, while Stel’s wispy harmonies evoke the feeling of coming up on ecstasy. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2026 Her wispy, face-framing bangs and choppy layers are defined with a dab of pomade at the ends. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 Oct. 2026 The wispy brow-skimming strands cover still cover the forehead while blending seamlessly into her tousled waves thanks to face-framing layers that fan out toward her cheekbones. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026 This coronagraph blocks out the light of our sun in order to reveal the wispy tendrils of the sun's outer atmosphere, or corona. — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for wispy

Adjective

This internet phenomenon puts these feathery creatures in the spotlight, which ultimately aids awareness, said Matt Williams, director of conservation with the Indiana chapter of The Nature Conservancy.

— Megan Marples, CNN, 10 Feb. 2023
This feathery fringe is the bangs equivalent of wearing a silk robe.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 2 Feb. 2023

Definition of feathery

Adjective

While technically edible, the average carve-able jack-o-lantern pumpkin is woody, watery, and stringy in texture—not at all pleasant to eat.

— Sydney Price, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2026
Some of my earliest memories include sitting around the kitchen table watching my mom pull out the stringy pumpkin guts so my dad could carve a silly face on it.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of stringy

Adjective

Meunier, who keeps a replica of the mask in his apartment, translated his fascination with her into a hauntingly romantic collection of diaphanous, nightdress-like gowns, fluid tailoring, and trailing silhouettes.

— Livia Caligor, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
Despite the luxurious textures, the diaphanous space had the air of a compartment.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of diaphanous

Adjective

However, the primary reason for these willowy airfoils is entirely practical.

— David Szondy August 04, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
Cosmos Cosmos help create an ethereal-looking garden, thanks to their long, willowy stems and bright, fluffy blooms that come in dozens of vibrant colors, from rich chocolate cosmos to delicate ‘Apricotta’ tones.

— Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 8 July 2026

Definition of willowy

Adjective

The interior features mid-century modern furniture, circular mirrors, and most notably, a spindly tree that grows up through the middle of the dining room.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Oct. 2026
The front door opens to a wall of giant spindly cacti masking large south-facing windows.

— Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of spindly

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

Asked about McDaniels after practice on Monday, before this deal was done, Ball raved about his lanky teammate's capability and compared him to a video game creation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026
Korean and rubellum mums grow lankier at 2-4 feet tall and look beautiful draped along a fence or in the middle of a flower border.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of lanky

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