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Meaning of 'gossamer' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . 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.

Meaning of 'gossamer' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . gossamer [ s]
Meaning (1):
- so thin as to transmit light
Example in sentence:
  • a hat with a diaphanous veil;
  • filmy wings of a moth;
  • gauzy clouds of dandelion down;
  • gossamer cobwebs;
  • sheer silk stockings;
  • transparent chiffon;
  • vaporous silks
Meaning (2):
- characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
Example in sentence:
  • gossamer shading through his playing;
  • this smallest and most ethereal of birds

Nearby Words:

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