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 In scenes where Yura remembers her childhood and its connection to the beast, the animation takes on a gauzier, more primitive style that matches the film’s more cosmic, oceanic themes. — Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 1 May 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
  • Oakley’s spin isn’t one of those gossamer period love stories about repressed emotions — those are there, yes, but the Dashwoods are actively pressing against their station at all times.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
  • These days we are surrounded by ghosts and gossamer visions vying for our attention, trying to tell us something vital—or as mundane as to shut up already, like in my case.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of gossamer
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  • Meaning while its performance numbers may not draw in huge crowds, its sheer exclusivity might just do the trick.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The light turquoise gown was crafted from sheer fabric with floral embroidery throughout the design.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of sheer
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  • Stipe added some vague details about the album’s politics (or lack thereof) as well.
    — Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • After months of last-minute cancellations and vague statements about Mike Love‘s health, the Beach Boys returned to the stage Saturday night at Cincinnati’s PNC Pavilion for their first public show since July.
    — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of vague
Adjective
  • But the movie is a little hazy about what the father may have actually done.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The story takes place during the course of one evening, in a hazy spiritual plane where anguished souls are caught between life and the hereafter.
    — Jane Bua, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of hazy
Adjective
  • Pack with intention Ayoub frequently sees people underestimate the value of proper packing supplies and trying to fit too much into a flimsy container.
    — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Architectural Digest, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The rules, which are never explained, are put there as flimsy excuses for aspects of the pilot that don’t hold together otherwise.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of flimsy
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  • Many of Nothing’s smartphones and headphones feature transparent casings that leave some of the internal components exposed.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Pan Yan The substance is integrated into a transparent, medium-sized insert designed to fit onto a garbage bin lid.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of transparent
Adjective
  • While the planets in our solar system are still visible, sky glow obscures more distant objects, such as fainter stars.
    — Chris McMullen, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Pulse, the faintest signal tested, produced 50 to 100 millivolts.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2026.

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