What does WISPY mean?

Parts of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Having a thin, light, delicate, or airy texture or appearance.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈwɪspi/; UK: /ˈwɪspi/

Origin and Usage: The word "wispy" originated from the Middle English word "wisp" which means a bundle of twigs or a handful of straw. It was first used in the 14th century to describe something that is thin, light, or delicate. Today, "wispy" is commonly used to describe things that are airy, feathery, or insubstantial.

Synonyms: Ethereal, gossamer, diaphanous, filmy, delicate, light, insubstantial, sheer, transparent, floaty.

Related Words: Flimsy, filmy, wisht.

Example Sentences:

• The wispy clouds floated across the sky.
• She had wispy hair that framed her face.
• The dress was made of wispy fabric that flowed in the wind.
• The artist drew wispy lines to create a sense of movement.
• The spider web was so wispy that it was almost invisible.