wispy

or wisp·ish

[ wis-pee ]

adjective

, wisp·i·er, wisp·i·est.

1. being a wisp or in wisps; wisplike:

   a wispy plant.

ˈwispy

/ ˈwɪspɪ /

adjective

1. wisplike; delicate, faint, light, etc

Derived Forms

• ˈwispiness, noun
• ˈwispily, adverb

Other Words From

• wispi·ly adverb
• wispi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of wispy¹

First recorded in 1710–20; wisp + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The skies over Florida’s space coast were clear with few wispy clouds Monday morning.

From Los Angeles Times

It was just extra in all the best ways: leather studded hot pants, more insanely capacious bags, floor-length leopard gowns, wispy feathers and sequins styled with knee-high boots.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the keys to the Rams 2024 season hangs over their heads like wispy smoke from a distant fire, present but absent, here but gone.

From Los Angeles Times

Crews saw wispy smoke and an orange glow.

From BBC

At the top of the list: Steve Martin, who, with his wispy white hair, glasses and genial dad-like demeanor, bears a certain resemblance to Walz.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• nebulous
• slender