Pronunciation: /wɪsp/
noun a thin or delicate strand or fragment, as of smoke or cloud
A1 I saw a wisp of smoke rising from the campfire.
A2 She caught a wisp of perfume as she walked by the flower shop.
B1 The wisp of cloud in the sky looked like a dragon.
B2 A wisp of hair fell across her face as she leaned over the table.
C1 The artist captured the delicate wisp of mist in his painting.
C2 The wisp of steam rising from the teapot added to the cozy atmosphere of the room.
verb There are no applicable parts of speech other than noun for the word 'wisp'.
A1 She wisp the dust off the table with a cloth.
A2 He wisp away the cobwebs in the corner of the room.
B1 The wind wisp through the trees, creating a soothing sound.
B2 The magician wisp the scarf out of thin air, impressing the audience.
C1 The artist wisp delicate strokes of paint onto the canvas, creating a masterpiece.
C2 The chef wisp the sauce onto the plate with precision and care.
formal A wisp of smoke rose from the chimney of the old cottage.
informal I saw a wisp of hair sticking out from under her hat.
slang He's just a wisp of a guy, always getting pushed around.
figurative The memory of her laughter lingered like a wisp in the air.
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