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Synonyms for gossamer
ˈgɒs ə mər; ˈgɒs ə mə rigos·samer
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Wiktionary
Princeton's WordNet
gossamernoun
a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
Synonyms:
cobwebcobweb, gossameradjective
filaments from a web that was spun by a spider
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cobwebethereal, gossameradjective
characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
"this smallest and most ethereal of birds"; "gossamer shading through his playing"
Synonyms:
vapourous, celestial, aery, cobwebby, diaphanous, sheer, see-through, aerial, vaporous, airy, filmy, gauzy, gauze-like, aeriform, supernal, transparent, etherealdiaphanous, filmy, gauzy, gauze-like, gossamer, see-through, sheer, transparent, vaporous, vapourous, cobwebbyadjective
so thin as to transmit light
"a hat with a diaphanous veil"; "filmy wings of a moth"; "gauzy clouds of dandelion down"; "gossamer cobwebs"; "sheer silk stockings"; "transparent chiffon"; "vaporous silks"
Synonyms:
gauzy, vaporific, miasmic, vapourish, crystalline, cobwebby, unmixed, downright, vapourous, right-down, pellucid, out-and-out(a), absolute, vaporous, see-through, unmingled, vaporish, ethereal, rank(a), limpid, bluff, sheer(a), diaphanous, sheer, miasmal, plain, bold, filmy, crystal clear, lucid, gauze-like, vapourific, guileless, transparent
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Words popularity by usage frequency
| ranking | word | |
|---|---|---|
| #3226 | plain | |
| #3945 | bold | |
| #4304 | absolute | |
| #7379 | transparent | |
| #8269 | sheer | |
| #8417 | aerial | |
| #11750 | bluff | |
| #13981 | ethereal | |
| #15907 | celestial | |
| #22357 | crystalline | |
| #23220 | airy | |
| #24803 | lucid | |
| #27758 | downright | |
| #33671 | filmy | |
| #38725 | gossamer | |
| #81318 | cobweb | |
| #86133 | unmixed | |
| #139048 | limpid | |
| #157351 | diaphanous | |
| #162538 | gauzy | |
| #166083 | guileless | |
| #168506 | supernal | |
| #218770 | vaporous | |
| #283941 | pellucid |
Translations for gossamer
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- The word "gossamer" can be translated to Arabic as "شَبَكَة رقيقة" or "خيط رقيق". The context in which it is used may influence which translation is more appropriate.Arabic
- babí létoCzech
- The word "gossamer" can be translated to Danish as "spindelvæv."Danish
- The word "gossamer" can be translated to Greek as "ιστός αράχνης" (istós aráchniς), which literally means "spider web." However, if you're looking for a more poetic or abstract translation, it might not have a direct equivalent in Greek. The term oftGreek
- The word "gossamer" can be translated to Spanish as "gossamer" itself, when referring to the delicate, sheer, or diaphanous quality of fabric or texture. However, if you're referring to the fine threads spun by spiders, it can also be translated as "Spanish
- seitti, seitinohut, harsomainen, harsoFinnish
- fil de la viergeFrench
- téada an phúcaIrish
- fátyolszövet, ökörnyálHungarian
- The word "gossamer" can be translated to Indonesian as "benang sutra halus" or "jaring laba-laba." Please provide more context if you need a specific translation!Indonesian
- filandraIdo
- delicato, sottileItalian
- The word "gossamer" can be translated to Hebrew as "וץ" (pronounced: "vats").Hebrew
- The word "gossamer" can be translated to Japanese as "微細な糸" (bisai na ito) which means "fine threads" or "薄い糸" (usui ito) which means "thin threads." It can also refer to something delicate and fragile, represented by the word "繊細な" (sensai na) for dJapanese
- The word "gossamer" can be translated to Kannada as "ಜಾವಳಿ" (Javali) or you can also use "ನಾಜೂಕಾಗಿ" (Najuukaagi) depending on the context.Kannada
- The word "gossamer" can be translated to Latin as " fili" or " filum," which refers to a thin, light, and delicate thread or something similar to a cobweb. However, there may not be a direct equivalent for "gossamer" as used in English, since it's ofLatin
- ragfijn weefsel, delikaatDutch
- babie latoPolish
- funigelRomanian
- ткань, паути́нка, тонкий, паути́на, газRussian
- spindelvävSwedish
- GossamerTamil
- The word "gossamer" can be translated to Urdu as "نرم دھاگہ" (Narm dhagha) or "چندنی" (Chandni) depending on the context. Please let me know if you need further assistance!Urdu
- The word "gossamer" can be translated to Vietnamese as "tơ nhện."Vietnamese
- The word "gossamer" can be translated to Simplified Chinese as "蕾丝" (lěisī) or "薄纱" (bóshā), depending on the context. "蕾丝" typically refers to lace, while "薄纱" refers to a fine, thin fabric. If you have a specific context in mind, please provide it Chinese
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