flimsy (Meaning)
flimsy (n)
a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies
flimsy (s)
lacking solidity or strength
lacking substance or significance
flimsy (a)
not convincing
flimsy (superl.)
Weak; feeble; limp; slight; vain; without strength or solidity; of loose and unsubstantial structure; without reason or plausibility; as, a flimsy argument, excuse, objection.
flimsy (n.)
Thin or transfer paper.
A bank note.
Synonyms & Antonyms of flimsy
Synonyms:
- cobwebby
- sheer
- sleazy
- filmy
- fine
- gauzy
- frothy
- delicate
- unsubstantial
- transparent
- gossamer
- feeble
- insubstantial
- fragile
Antonyms:
flimsy Sentence Examples
- The flimsy curtain billowed softly in the gentle breeze, providing little shelter from the sun's glare.
- The flimsy bridge creaked alarmingly as the old car cautiously crossed it.
- The flimsy excuse didn't convince anyone, raising suspicions about the true story.
- The flimsy boat rocked dangerously on the choppy water, threatening to capsize.
- The flimsy evidence was insufficient to convict the suspect, resulting in a dismissal of the case.
- The flimsy paperweight couldn't hold down the stack of documents, sending them flying off the desk.
- The flimsy promise made by the politician proved to be empty words, disappointing many voters.
- The flimsy fabric of the dress tore easily, revealing the wearer's underwear.
- The flimsy argument presented by the lawyer failed to make a convincing case in court.
- The flimsy doormat disintegrated into a cloud of dust at the first sign of footsteps.
FAQs About the word flimsy
a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies, lacking solidity or strength, not convincing, lacking substance or signifi
cobwebby, sheer, sleazy, filmy, fine, gauzy, frothy, delicate,unsubstantial, transparent
substantial, sturdy, durable,substantial, durable, sturdy, lasting, tough, coarse,tough
The flimsy curtain billowed softly in the gentle breeze, providing little shelter from the sun's glare.
The flimsy bridge creaked alarmingly as the old car cautiously crossed it.
The flimsy excuse didn't convince anyone, raising suspicions about the true story.
The flimsy boat rocked dangerously on the choppy water, threatening to capsize.
