Filmy

usgb/ˈfɪlmi/
adjective

Looking like, or being a thin and light, often see-through material.

She wore a dress made of filmy silk.
Visual representation of "filmy" - Looking like, or being a thin and light, often see-through material.

Often appears as...

  • filmy fabric
  • filmy curtains
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Elegance Implication

Filmy used in fashion often suggests elegance and delicate beauty.

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The bride's gown had a filmy layer that added an ethereal charm.
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Lightness Emphasis

'Filmy' emphasizes the light and almost floating quality of something, especially fabric.

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The morning dew clung to the filmy cobwebs beautifully.
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Translucency Highlight

Use 'filmy' when you want to describe something that is somewhat transparent.

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