gauzy
gauzy · gauzier · gauziest
gazeartig, hauchdünn
Resembling gauze; light, thin, translucentResembling gauze; light, thin, translucent.
» Mary was asked to try on a blue gauzy dress.
Meaning
4 sensesResembling gauze; light, thin, translucent.
gazeartig, hauchdünn
so thin as to transmit light
(figuratively)Light; giving the effect of haze
(figuratively)Vague or elusive
(figuratively)Tinged with tenderness and warmth; dewy-eyed, romantic
Examples
1 sentencesMary was asked to try on a blue gauzy dress.
Translations
2 languagesDeutsch
By meaning 1
transparent, hazy:
Forms
gauzier, gauziestSynonyms
11 synonymsClose in meaning
- so thin as to transmit light:diaphanousfilmygauze-likegossamersee-throughsheertransparentvaporous
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form