What does GAUZY mean?

Definition of Gauzy

1. Parts of Speech: Adjective

2. Definition: Made of or resembling gauze; thin and translucent.

3. Pronunciations: US: /ˈɡɔzi/, UK: /ˈɡɔːzi/

4. Origin and Usage: The word "gauzy" comes from the noun "gauze" which is a thin, transparent fabric. It has been in use since the early 19th century. Gauzy is often used to describe something that is thin, light, and delicate, such as a gauzy veil or a gauzy dress. It can also be used to describe something that is unclear or vague, such as a gauzy memory or a gauzy idea.

5. Synonyms: Sheer, translucent, diaphanous, filmy, light, delicate.

6. Related Words: Blaze, crazy, daisy, glaze, hazy.

7. Example Sentences:

• The curtains were made of gauzy material that let in plenty of light.
• She wore a gauzy dress that fluttered in the breeze.
• The painting had a gauzy quality that made it seem dreamlike.
• His memories of the event were gauzy and indistinct.
• The sun was setting behind a gauzy veil of clouds.