
Filmy
Elegance Implication
Filmy used in fashion often suggests elegance and delicate beauty.

The bride's gown had a filmy layer that added an ethereal charm.
Lightness Emphasis
'Filmy' emphasizes the light and almost floating quality of something, especially fabric.

The morning dew clung to the filmy cobwebs beautifully.
Translucency Highlight
Use 'filmy' when you want to describe something that is somewhat transparent.

The lamp was covered with a filmy shade, casting a soft glow in the room.
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