Wispy

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪspi/

Definitions of wispy

adjective having a fine, light, delicate quality

Example Sentences

A1 She had wispy hair that floated in the breeze.

A2 The wispy clouds drifted lazily across the sky.

B1 The artist used wispy brushstrokes to create a delicate effect.

B2 The curtains were made of wispy fabric that let in just enough light.

C1 Her wispy voice was barely audible over the noise of the crowd.

C2 The wispy smoke from the chimney curled up into the night sky.

Examples of wispy in a Sentence

formal The wispy clouds floated gracefully across the sky.

informal Her wispy hair always looked effortlessly stylish.

slang I love how her dress has that wispy, boho vibe.

figurative His wispy voice carried a sense of mystery and intrigue.

Grammatical Forms of wispy

• past tense: wispied
• plural: wispy
• comparative: wisplier
• superlative: wispliest
• present tense: wisps
• future tense: will be wisping
• perfect tense: have wispied
• continuous tense: is wisping
• singular: wispy
• positive degree: wispy
• infinitive: to wisp
• gerund: wisping
• participle: wisped

Origin and Evolution of wispy

First Known Use: 0018 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'wispy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'wisp', which referred to a small bundle of hay or straw.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wispy' evolved to describe something thin, delicate, or frail, often used to describe hair or clouds.