WISPISH Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

wispish

adjective

Definition of wispish

as in gaseous

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Adjective

This is thought to be because intense stellar radiation strips planets of their gaseous layers effectively shrinking them.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Scientists have observed this instability pattern in lake and ocean waves, cloud formation and the atmospheres of large gaseous planets such as Jupiter and Saturn.

— Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of gaseous

Adjective

Crime remains rampant, and the country’s political stability remains tenuous.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Ye-ji embeds herself deeper and deeper into their lives, leading her and her wealthy businessman husband, Sang-woo (Zo In-sung), to develop a tenuous bond with them.

— David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of tenuous

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Days turn crisp, aspens begin streaking the valley with gold and summer crowds thin in Grand Teton National Park.

— Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Unlike mainstream fusion projects such as tokamaks, the Texatron does not rely on giant superconducting magnets to hold a thin gas in place for long periods.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of thin

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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

In fact, experts have opined that these benefits are not just intangible impacts, but have real effects on the workforce.

— Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Beyond the intangible value of his mere presence, Picollo pointed to the practical aspects.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

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