FILMY Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

filmy

adjective

ˈfil-mē

Definition of filmy

as in gauzy

being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance filmy cobwebs covering the entryway to the cellar

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as in sheer

very thin and easy to see through those filmy curtains don't block out enough light

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Recent Examples of filmy When the Niagara Falls become the Frozen Falls, icicles dangle off the edge of the cliffs and clouds of frozen mist bathe the scene in a filmy white. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2026 Beyond the filmy windows, the sun had dipped below the jagged mountain horizon. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025 The main waste product of the Sims plant are bales of filmy, thin plastics, like dry cleaner bags. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 8 June 2025 The line between triumph and tragedy is incredibly thin, and 100 Foot Wave conveys that simultaneous elation and danger with every swooping drone shot of a surfer cutting a line through a swell and every splash of filmy foam on the camera lens. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for filmy

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Adjective

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
The late-morning sun peeked through a gauzy veil of fog, bright laughter echoing over the giddy whisper of tulle as the brides posed for pictures outside the Santa Barbara County Courthouse.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026

Definition of gauzy

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

The essay kicked off a frothy argument in the art world, but the diagnosis was hard to ignore.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Over the years, however, the actress has proven herself remarkably versatile, pivoting nimbly from frothy rom-coms and broad comedies to searing dramas, psychological thrillers, and big-budget spectacles.

— Chris Bellamy, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of frothy

Adjective

Wonder also has a transparent compensation system so employees can see what others at the company make.

— Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 26 Aug. 2026
Moreover, perovskites are lightweight and can be engineered to be semi-transparent, enabling Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV).

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of transparent

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 craftsmanship continues upstairs, where jamdani fabrics and wallpapers in the primary bedroom celebrate the ancient Bengal art of weaving fine diaphanous textiles, embodying the showroom’s dedication to materiality, artistry, and the human hand.

— AD PRO, Architectural Digest, 11 Aug. 2026
Kaia Gerber left little to the imagination in a diaphanous black dress at the London premiere of The Shards.

— Hannah Malach, InStyle, 30 July 2026

Definition of diaphanous

Adjective

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
Luckily for everyone involved, the barriers were the flimsy plastic kind; otherwise, this might’ve ended up being fodder for the World Bollard Association.

— Frank Landymore, Futurism, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of flimsy

Adjective

If you're really set on maximizing your commitment to the classic Xbox design aesthetic, earlier this week, Microsoft started taking preorders for the limited edition of its translucent and green Xbox Series X, the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026
With nine shades available—from translucent to shimmery to vibrant red—there’s truly something for everyone.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

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