Gossamer
noun; adjective | /gossamer/
Something extremely light, fine, and delicate; also, a fine, sheer fabric.
Gossamer
noun; adjective | /gossamer/
Advanced WordsHARDSomething extremely light, fine, and delicate; also, a fine, sheer fabric.
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"A layer of gossamer mist floated above the lake at dawn. Means: A very thin, delicate mist hung above the lake early in the morning."
"The dancer wore a gossamer scarf that drifted behind her. Means: The dancer wore an extremely light, sheer scarf that floated behind her."
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Think of a spider’s delicate web: gossamer describes something exceptionally fine and light.
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