Pronunciation: /ˈɡɒsəmər/

Definitions of gossamer

noun a fine, filmy substance consisting of cobwebs spun by small spiders, which is seen especially in autumn

Example Sentences

A1 She wore a gossamer dress to the party.

A2 The spider web looked like gossamer in the sunlight.

B1 The delicate gossamer wings of the butterfly shimmered in the garden.

B2 The fabric was so thin and light, it felt like gossamer against her skin.

C1 The artist used gossamer threads to create a stunning tapestry.

C2 The gossamer veil floated behind her as she walked down the aisle.

adjective light, delicate, and insubstantial

Example Sentences

A1 The gossamer wings of the butterfly shimmered in the sunlight.

A2 She wore a gossamer scarf that floated behind her as she walked.

B1 The delicate fabric of the dress was as light as gossamer.

B2 The gossamer threads of the spider's web glistened with dew in the morning light.

C1 The artist used gossamer strokes to create a sense of movement in the painting.

C2 Her voice was like gossamer, soft and ethereal, floating through the room.

Examples of gossamer in a Sentence

formal The gossamer wings of the butterfly shimmered in the sunlight.

informal She wore a gossamer scarf that fluttered in the breeze.

slang That dress is so gossamer, it's like wearing air.

figurative His argument was based on gossamer evidence, easily torn apart.

Grammatical Forms of gossamer

past tense

gossamered

plural

gossamers

comparative

more gossamer

superlative

most gossamer

present tense

gossamers

future tense

will gossamer

perfect tense

have gossamered

continuous tense

is gossamering

singular

gossamer

positive degree

gossamer

infinitive

to gossamer

gerund

gossamering

participle

gossamering

Origin and Evolution of gossamer

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'gossamer' originated from Middle English 'gosmere', which is believed to come from Old English 'gosmære', a compound of 'gos' meaning goose and 'mære' meaning moth or gnat.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a fine, filmy cobweb often seen floating in the air in calm weather, 'gossamer' later evolved to also describe anything light, delicate, or insubstantial.