Gauzy

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɔzi/

Definitions of gauzy

adjective describing something as thin, light, and translucent

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a gauzy scarf around her neck.

A2 The curtains in the room were made of gauzy material.

B1 The light from the setting sun filtered through the gauzy fabric of the tent.

B2 Her dress was a beautiful gauzy material that shimmered in the sunlight.

C1 The artist used gauzy layers of paint to create a dream-like effect in the painting.

C2 The film had a gauzy quality to it, giving it a nostalgic and ethereal feel.

Examples of gauzy in a Sentence

formal The bride wore a gauzy veil that floated behind her as she walked down the aisle.

informal I love wearing gauzy scarves in the summer, they're so lightweight and breathable.

slang That movie was so gauzy, I couldn't even follow the plot.

figurative Her memories of that day were gauzy, like looking through a foggy window.

Grammatical Forms of gauzy

• past tense: gauzed
• plural: gauzies
• comparative: gauzier
• superlative: gauziest
• present tense: gauzes
• future tense: will gauze
• perfect tense: have gauzed
• continuous tense: is gauzing
• singular: gauzy
• positive degree: gauzy
• infinitive: to gauze
• gerund: gauzing
• participle: gauzed

Origin and Evolution of gauzy

First Known Use: 1550 year

Language of Origin: Middle English, Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'gauzy' originated from the Middle English word 'gauze', which was derived from the Arabic word 'qazz', referring to a thin, sheer fabric made of silk or cotton.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'gauzy' has evolved to describe not only fabrics but also to refer to things that are light, delicate, or transparent in a metaphorical sense.