gauzy

[ gaw-zee ]

adjective

, gauz·i·er, gauz·i·est.

1. like gauze; transparently thin and light.

gauzy

/ ˈɡɔːzɪ /

adjective

1. resembling gauze; thin and transparent

Derived Forms

• ˈgauzily, adverb
• ˈgauziness, noun

Other Words From

• gauzi·ly adverb
• gauzi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gauzy¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; gauze + -y ¹

Example Sentences

She was booked for a slot at the the now-canceled Desert Daze fest, which would have been an ideal home for her gauzy sound.

From Los Angeles Times

He diligently befriended Cordelia Scaife May, an heiress to Andrew Mellon’s fortunes who funded forest preservation across Pennsylvania and believed in curtailing population growth, endearing himself to her with gauzy appeals.

From Salon

People thinking of going with Trump “anyway” should check their gauzy memories.

From Los Angeles Times

These existential musings may account for the gauzy, melancholy mood that informs the songs of “Que Llueva Tequila” — a prism that adds poignancy to his singing.

From Los Angeles Times

That participatory knowingness is imbued into the cinematography itself, executed by Paul Faltz on 35mm with a look that alternates between shadowy fear and gauzy fantasy.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• translucent