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wispiness

  • a word derived from wispy.

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The plot is slight to the point of wispiness.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Perhaps initially you’ll admire the brushstrokes that capture the wispiness of a terrier’s fur, or the regal majesty of a hound on the hunt.

From Washington Post Feb. 28, 2019

All of the fabrics had the wispiness of gossamer; a strong wind could had taken most of his earthly possessions away.

From The Guardian Jul. 3, 2017

But the shadows have been rearranged and some of the narrative wispiness has been cleaned up.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 23, 2015

Three "ribbon dresses" in off-white, pink and black and navy satin, brought a classic Dior note to the show, their delicate ribbons adding a wispiness to the sheath dresses with airy pleats at the sides.

From Reuters Sep. 26, 2014