GOSSAMERY Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

gossamery

adjective

Definition of gossamery

as in fine

being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance that gossamery dress should be washed gently by hand so it doesn't disintegrate

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as in fluffy

resembling air in lightness a gossamery feather floating on the breeze

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as in sheer

very thin and easy to see through use this gossamery cheesecloth to strain the liquid out of the cottage cheese

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Adjective

Public health data has taught us that alcohol, which can be fine when consumed in moderation, can be harmful to individual and societal health in excessive amounts.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Good Chop is dedicated to providing the finest cuts of meat while promoting sustainable practices.

— Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026

Definition of fine

Adjective

Lunches are supplied by Yeasty Boys Bakery & Delicatessen out of Marysville, featuring ham and turkey sandwiches on fluffy milk bread with picnicky sides like pasta salad and bags of Grippo’s chips produced in Cincinnati.

— Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 6 July 2026
Bundled with fluffy white rice and a delicate nori ribbon to make musubi.

— Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 July 2026

Definition of fluffy

Adjective

The sleeveless gown featured a semi-sheer corset bodice with a curtain of lace foliage that cascaded down past the thigh-high slit, forming an elegant silhouette.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Nonetheless, some 120,000 Mint Juleps are consumed across two sunny days at Churchill Downs during the Kentucky Derby, proving that some cocktails can become refreshing daytime summer sippers just by sheer force of will, and a little crushed ice.

— Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 4 July 2026

Definition of sheer

Adjective

Some had Trumpian golden eagles atop the roofs, and a flimsy triumphal arch stood at the center beside the Ferris wheel.

— Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 30 June 2026
Unlike modern sports trading cards, which are not only hefty but often bedazzled with autographs, jersey patches, and random holograms, the Panini stickers are flimsy and meant to be abused.

— Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 30 June 2026

Definition of flimsy

Adjective

Many caftans come in dainty, transparent styles, so coordinate your sheer number with the pieces underneath—whether that's your swimwear or basics from your everyday closet is your choice.

— Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Companies that build responsible, transparent approaches to audience understanding will be better positioned for long-term success.

— Paula Chiocchi, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

Definition of transparent

Adjective

Meanwhile Karl Lagerfeld designed exquisite Weimar Kabaret-ish costumes (these ultimately proved too fragile to attach Madonna's monitoring system to.

— Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 5 July 2026
Gas prices ease as economic anxiety lingers Gas prices have dropped sharply in the weeks since the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, surprising analysts who had warned drivers could be in for a summer of soaring fuel costs.

— David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026

Definition of fragile

Adjective

The chips beneath were noticeably thin, delicate but sturdy enough to retain their crunch.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
The war remains in a delicate ceasefire while both sides attempt to broker a permanent peace deal.

— Dan Mangan,Luke Fountain,Kevin Breuninger,Garrett Downs,Ashley Capoot,Justin Papp, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of delicate

Adjective

But too few of those ideas yield satisfying conclusions, resulting in a drama that becomes treacly and insubstantial, reaching for a profundity that remains elusive.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2026
The wall was as insubstantial as a set on a film studio’s back lot.

— Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026

Definition of insubstantial

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