gauzy

adjective

ˈgȯ-zē How to pronounce gauzy (audio)
Definition of gauzynext
1
as in gossamer
being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance gauzy spiderwebs

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2
as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through gauzy curtains that let plenty of light through

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3
as in vague
not seen or understood clearly I have only a gauzy recollection of those long-ago events

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4
as in hazy
filled with or dimmed by fine particles (as of dust or water) in suspension the valley was bathed in the soft gauzy light of an October morn

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Recent Examples of gauzy After snapping photos of the bride all dressed up in a long gauzy veil and a white halterdress, the reality star—who wore a white sports bra with a white bathrobe tied around her waist—changed into a polarizing skirt set for the ceremony. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026 The gauzy texture is made from organic cotton, and the decorative pillow shams have a highly dimensional stitching. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 20 Mar. 2026 These aren’t just gauzy tales from the past. — Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026 In ’50s England, her professional academic lesbian shows up in a provocatively sexy outfit with a gauzy bodice. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for gauzy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gauzy
  1. gossamer
  2. sheer
  3. vague
  4. hazy
  5. flimsy
  6. transparent
  7. faint
  8. misty
Adjective
  • As with anything related to Meghan and Harry, even the most gossamer threads of gossip quickly ignited, and news of Meghan’s mysterious new role spread across multiple continents.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
  • But a gossamer jacket tossed over a swimsuit on a breezy evening?
    — Jennifer Noyes, Air Mail, 25 Apr. 2026
Definition of gossamer
Adjective
  • The facts of his biography, no matter how outrageous, could not possibly explain the sheer derangement of his output.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This means investor scrutiny will extend beyond the sheer scale of AI investment to encompass debt burdens, capital costs, and return timelines.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sheer
Adjective
  • Maybe you’re tempted to overanalyze someone’s tone or a friend’s vague promise.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Aquarius January 20 – February 18 A vague request could create an impressive amount of unnecessary work today.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of vague
Adjective
  • Its beers such as Easy Eddy, a hazy India pale ale, have won awards.
    — Steve Zalusky, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Some cleaners can also dull floors or leave a hazy residue on the surface.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of hazy
Adjective
  • Each tool is nonstick, dishwasher-safe, and flexible without being flimsy.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Unlike other flimsy flip-flops, this style has arch support built into the contoured cork-latex footbed for comfort that lasts well beyond your first few strides.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of flimsy
Adjective
  • In the funding requests, law enforcement agencies were transparent about their intent for the license plate readers.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Because of perverse incentives, a system intended to make information about the present and knowledge about the future more transparent has made the world more opaque and volatile.
    — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • The employee's voice is closer and louder, the customer's is farther and fainter.
    — Vivek Thomas, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The result is an 80-proof rum with no sugar added that has notes of tropical fruit, earth, vanilla, and some faint lime on the palate.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of faint
Adjective
  • At Emporio Armani, models walked the runway in gossamer-thin tanks and misty trousers that toed the line between lavender and blue.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 June 2026
  • Base yourself in Cerro Verde or Lago de Coatepeque for crater views and misty mornings above the clouds, then climb Santa Ana Volcano.
    — Angelika Pokovba, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026
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“Gauzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gauzy. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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