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filmy
adjective \ˈfil-mē\
: very thin and light
film·i·erfilm·i·est
Full Definition of FILMY
1
: of, resembling, or composed of film : gauzy <filmy draperies>
2
: covered with a haze or film
— film·i·ly \-mə-lē\ adverb
— film·i·ness \-mē-nəs\ noun
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First Known Use of FILMY
1584
Related to FILMY
- Synonyms
- cobwebby, flimsy, frothy, gauzy, gossamer, gossamery, insubstantial, sleazy, unsubstantial
- Antonyms
- sturdy, substantial
FILMIEST Defined for Kids
filmy
adjective \ˈfil-mē\
film·i·erfilm·i·est
Definition of FILMY for Kids
: very thin and light <filmy curtains>
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