GAUZY Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

gauzy

adjective

ˈgȯ-zē

Definition of gauzy

as in gossamer

being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance gauzy spiderwebs

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as in sheer

very thin and easy to see through gauzy curtains that let plenty of light through

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as in vague

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

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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

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

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The Fed chairman, who took charge of the central bank in May, is deliberately vague, saying investors and businesses should watch what's happening in the economy, not in the policymaking corridors of Washington.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026
The Senate proposal also includes measures to try and lighten the loads on Californians’ utility bills, though again, details remain vague.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of vague

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

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

This stage begins when the moon enters the faint edges of Earth's shadow, called the penumbra.

— Julia Gomez, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
That year, the Perseids will peak in the glare of a waxing moon just four days from turning full, and the moonlight will hide many of the shower's fainter shooting stars.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Aug. 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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