Filmy

/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
adjective

Covered with a thin layer of something that is not clear.

His eyes were filmy from lack of sleep.
Visual representation of "filmy" - Covered with a thin layer of something that is not clear.

Often appears as...

  • filmy eyes
  • filmy glass
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
adjective

Covered with a thin layer of something that is not clear.

His eyes were filmy from lack of sleep.
Visual representation of "filmy" - Covered with a thin layer of something that is not clear.

Often appears as...

  • filmy eyes
  • filmy glass
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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.

Illustration for Lightness Emphasis
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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Elegance Implication

Filmy used in fashion often suggests elegance and delicate beauty.

Illustration for Elegance Implication
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.

Illustration for Lightness Emphasis
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.

Illustration for Translucency Highlight
The lamp was covered with a filmy shade, casting a soft glow in the room.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Elegance Implication

Filmy used in fashion often suggests elegance and delicate beauty.

Illustration for Elegance Implication
The bride's gown had a filmy layer that added an ethereal charm.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Lightness Emphasis

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

Illustration for Lightness Emphasis
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.

Illustration for Translucency Highlight
The lamp was covered with a filmy shade, casting a soft glow in the room.
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Quote examples

Remo D'Souza

Indian Dancer

My journey in Bollywood has been quite filmy, as it includes sleeping on railway platforms to teaching dance for a living. The journey has taught me a lot, and I am very grateful that all that happened with me. It helped me in becoming a more stronger man.
Portrait of Remo D'Souza

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Armaan Malik

Indian Musician

In this filmy world, you will have success today but may not have it tomorrow. But if you are prepared to face the challenge it throws, that's when you should venture in this industry. I was ready for this and had all sorts of support from my parents.
Portrait of Armaan Malik

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Sonakshi Sinha

Indian Actress

Coming from a filmy background, I have seen everything growing up, but even at that point of time, it never really fascinated me. I did not like going to my dad's shoots. We were taught not to get carried away with it from a very young age.
Portrait of Sonakshi Sinha

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Rakul Preet Singh

Indian Actress

I was a filmy kid. I was two when I faced the camera for the first time. My parents realised it pretty early, and I'm really thankful to them for their support and help.
Portrait of Rakul Preet Singh

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Vicky Kaushal

Indian Actor

I did not have any inclination towards cinema. The atmosphere at home was not filmy, and we would never discuss anything related to films.
Portrait of Vicky Kaushal

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Neelam Kothari

A lot of people say I am different from other actors and actresses because I don't mix around with a lot of filmy crowd.
Portrait of Neelam Kothari

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Ranveer Singh

Indian Actor

I must say, I was a very filmy kid. I used to watch a lot of TV and get very influenced by Bollywood.
Portrait of Ranveer Singh

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Zareen Khan

Indian Actress

I do not come from a filmy background, so it took me a while to understand how this industry works.
Portrait of Zareen Khan

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Nidhhi Agerwal

Indian Actress

As I didn't belong from a filmy background, I didn't know how to become an actor.
Portrait of Nidhhi Agerwal

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Shilpa Shinde

Indian Actress

This is not a filmy line, but truth always wins.
Portrait of Shilpa Shinde

Quote examples

Remo D'Souza

Indian Dancer

My journey in Bollywood has been quite filmy, as it includes sleeping on railway platforms to teaching dance for a living. The journey has taught me a lot, and I am very grateful that all that happened with me. It helped me in becoming a more stronger man.
Portrait of Remo D'Souza

Quote examples

Armaan Malik

Indian Musician

In this filmy world, you will have success today but may not have it tomorrow. But if you are prepared to face the challenge it throws, that's when you should venture in this industry. I was ready for this and had all sorts of support from my parents.
Portrait of Armaan Malik

Quote examples

Sonakshi Sinha

Indian Actress

Coming from a filmy background, I have seen everything growing up, but even at that point of time, it never really fascinated me. I did not like going to my dad's shoots. We were taught not to get carried away with it from a very young age.
Portrait of Sonakshi Sinha

Quote examples

Rakul Preet Singh

Indian Actress

I was a filmy kid. I was two when I faced the camera for the first time. My parents realised it pretty early, and I'm really thankful to them for their support and help.
Portrait of Rakul Preet Singh

Quote examples

Vicky Kaushal

Indian Actor

I did not have any inclination towards cinema. The atmosphere at home was not filmy, and we would never discuss anything related to films.
Portrait of Vicky Kaushal

Quote examples

Neelam Kothari

A lot of people say I am different from other actors and actresses because I don't mix around with a lot of filmy crowd.
Portrait of Neelam Kothari

Quote examples

Ranveer Singh

Indian Actor

I must say, I was a very filmy kid. I used to watch a lot of TV and get very influenced by Bollywood.
Portrait of Ranveer Singh

Quote examples

Zareen Khan

Indian Actress

I do not come from a filmy background, so it took me a while to understand how this industry works.
Portrait of Zareen Khan

Quote examples

Nidhhi Agerwal

Indian Actress

As I didn't belong from a filmy background, I didn't know how to become an actor.
Portrait of Nidhhi Agerwal

Quote examples

Shilpa Shinde

Indian Actress

This is not a filmy line, but truth always wins.
Portrait of Shilpa Shinde
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