gossamery

/ˌɡɒsəˈmɛri/ GOS-ə-MEER-ee

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or resembling cobwebs, or delicate and filmy in texture or appearance

“The old mansion had a gossamery curtain that hung precariously from the balcony.”

2. noun

a fragile and filmy network of something, especially a spider’s web

“The photographer tried to capture a shot of the gossamery web in the morning dew.”

Synonyms

  • cobwebby
  • delicate
  • filmy

Antonyms

  • dense
  • thick