gauzy

[ gaw-zee ]

/ ˈgɔ zi /

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adjective, gauz·i·er, gauz·i·est.

like gauze; transparently thin and light.

Nearby words

gauteng, gautier, gautier, théophile, gauze, gauze weave, gauzy, gavage, gavard's muscle, gavarnie, gavaskar, gave

Origin of gauzy

First recorded in 1790–1800; gauze + -y¹

Related formsgauz·i·ly, adverbgauz·i·ness, noun

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Examples from the Web for gauzy

Achtung Baby's ironic astringency was a successful reaction to Rattle and Hum's gauzy sincerity.
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In other words, it may be that the only thing more seductive than the lure of the comfy life is the gauzy embrace of nostalgia.
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But I also learned more recently not to put a gauzy, Instagram filter on the life of Nelson Mandela.
The Meaning of Mandela|Joshua DuBois|June 30, 2013|DAILY BEAST
All this occurred well before memories had become distant or gauzy.
What Director Alan Pakula’s Papers Reveal About Watergate|Max Holland|June 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST

In theory, at least, they return home with gauzy thoughts and memories of the United States.
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The younger Cary handed her in with great care of her flowers and gauzy draperies, and great reluctance in relinquishing her hand.
Lewis Rand|Mary Johnston
The level plain between the island hills is streaked with gauzy mist.
With Rimington|L. March Phillipps
She was clad in some material of a gauzy and yet opaque texture, permitting the full outline and the least movement to be seen.
The Open Air|Richard Jefferies
The gauzy web is being delivered into the can in front of the carding machine.
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These gauzy ribbons fell from it almost of their own accord, and hung in fleecy festoons about it.
Summer Cruising in the South Seas|Charles Warren Stoddard

British Dictionary definitions for gauzy

gauzy

/ (ˈɡɔːzɪ) /

adjective gauzier or gauziest

resembling gauze; thin and transparent

Derived Formsgauzily, adverbgauziness, noun

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Word Origin and History for gauzy

gauzy

adj.

1796, from gauze + -y (2). Related: Gauziness.

gauzy

adjective, gauz·i·er, gauz·i·est.

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British Dictionary definitions for gauzy

gauzy

adjective gauzier or gauziest

Word Origin and History for gauzy

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