gossamer (Meaning)

Wordnet

gossamer (n)

a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture

filaments from a web that was spun by a spider

Wordnet

gossamer (s)

characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy

so thin as to transmit light

Webster

gossamer (n.)

A fine, filmy substance, like cobwebs, floating in the air, in calm, clear weather, especially in autumn. It is seen in stubble fields and on furze or low bushes, and is formed by small spiders.

Any very thin gauzelike fabric; also, a thin waterproof stuff.

An outer garment, made of waterproof gossamer.

gossamer Sentence Examples

  1. The gossamer wings of the butterfly fluttered gently in the breeze.
  2. The spider's web, delicate as gossamer, shimmered with morning dew.
  3. A gossamer veil draped gracefully over the bride's head.
  4. The mist that settled over the meadow was so fine and light, it seemed like gossamer.
  5. The ballerina's movements were as light and airy as gossamer.
  6. The gossamer parachute drifted slowly through the air.
  7. The ancient scroll was so fragile, it was as thin as gossamer.
  8. The gossamer fabric of the gown flowed effortlessly with her every step.
  9. The gossamer curtains billowed gently in the open window.
  10. The gossamer threads of the spider's web glistened like silver in the moonlight.

FAQs About the word gossamer

a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture, filaments from a web that was spun by a spider, characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy, so thin as to tr

flimsy, insubstantial, cobwebby, frothy, fragile,gauzy, sleazy, delicate, unsubstantial, fine

substantial, substantial, sturdy, sturdy, coarse, lasting,durable, heavy, tough, tough

The gossamer wings of the butterfly fluttered gently in the breeze.

The spider's web, delicate as gossamer, shimmered with morning dew.

A gossamer veil draped gracefully over the bride's head.

The mist that settled over the meadow was so fine and light, it seemed like gossamer.