gossamer

/ˈɡɒsəmər/

Definitions

1. noun

something extremely delicate and light in substance, texture, or appearance; a very thin, filmy, or gauzy substance

“The spider’s web glistened with dew, its gossamer threads glistening in the morning light.”

Synonyms

  • diaphanous
  • filmy
  • gauzy

Antonyms

  • solid
  • thick