Gossamer

usgb/ˈɡɑːsəmər/
noun

Something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate.

The butterfly's wings were like gossamer in their delicate transparency.
Visual representation of "gossamer" - Something very light, thin, and insubstantial or delicate

Often appears as...

  • gossamer wings
  • gossamer threads
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Metaphorical Use

Used to describe something that's ultra-light or fine — often metaphorically to stress delicacy.

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Their love was like gossamer, fragile and precious.
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Figurative Descriptions

Favors poetic or expressive descriptions where you evoke a sense of elegance or fragility.

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The dancer moved with a gossamer grace.
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Non-material Concepts

Can be used to discuss non-physical entities like feelings or ideas as being delicate.

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The gossamer thread of hope kept them going.
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