Filmy

Pronunciation: /ˈfɪlmi/

Definitions of filmy

adjective relating to or characteristic of films or the cinema; having a thin or sheer texture that allows light to pass through

Example Sentences

A1 The window was covered in a filmy layer of dust.

A2 She wore a filmy scarf around her neck.

B1 The movie had a filmy quality to it, making it hard to follow the plot.

B2 The actress looked stunning in a filmy gown on the red carpet.

C1 The director used a filmy filter to create a dreamy effect in the film.

C2 The cinematography in the movie was praised for its use of filmy textures and lighting.

Examples of filmy in a Sentence

formal The director's use of light and shadow created a dreamy, filmy effect in the movie.

informal I love watching filmy rom-coms on lazy weekends.

slang That new horror movie was so filmy, it gave me chills.

figurative Her memories of that day were like a filmy veil over her mind, distorting reality.

Grammatical Forms of filmy

• past tense: filmed
• plural: filmies
• comparative: more filmy
• superlative: most filmy
• present tense: films
• future tense: will film
• perfect tense: have filmed
• continuous tense: is filming
• singular: filmy
• positive degree: filmy
• infinitive: to film
• gerund: filming
• participle: filming

Origin and Evolution of filmy

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'filmy' originated from the Middle English word 'film', which meant a thin skin or membrane.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'filmy' evolved to describe something thin, delicate, or translucent, often referring to materials like fabric or liquids with a thin consistency.