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- [gos-uh-mer]
- /ˈgɒs ə mər/
- /ˈɡɒs.ə.mər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gos-uh-mer]
- /ˈgɒs ə mər/
Definitions of gossamer word
- noun gossamer a fine, filmy cobweb seen on grass or bushes or floating in the air in calm weather, especially in autumn. 1
- noun gossamer a thread or a web of this substance. 1
- noun gossamer an extremely delicate variety of gauze, used especially for veils. 1
- noun gossamer any thin, light fabric. 1
- noun gossamer something extremely light, flimsy, or delicate. 1
- noun gossamer a thin, waterproof outer garment, especially for women. 1
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Origin of gossamer
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English gosesomer (see goose, summer1); possibly first used as name for late, mild autumn, a time when goose was a favorite dish (compare German Gänsemonat November), then transferred to the cobwebs frequent at that time of year
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Parts of speech for Gossamer
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gossamer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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adj gossamer
- silky — of or like silk; smooth, lustrous, soft, or delicate: silky skin.
- translucent — permitting light to pass through but diffusing it so that persons, objects, etc., on the opposite side are not clearly visible: Frosted window glass is translucent but not transparent.
- fibrous — containing, consisting of, or resembling fibers.
- fine — of superior or best quality; of high or highest grade: fine wine.
- flimsy — without material strength or solidity: a flimsy fabric; a flimsy structure.
adjective gossamer
- filmy — thin and light; fine and gauzy: a gown of a filmy material.
- ethereal — Extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world.
- gauzy — like gauze; transparently thin and light.
- thin — having relatively little extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thick: thin ice.
Antonyms for gossamer
adj gossamer
- dark — When it is dark, there is not enough light to see properly, for example because it is night.
- thick — having relatively great extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thin: a thick slice.
- heavy — of great weight; hard to lift or carry: a heavy load.
- serious — of, showing, or characterized by deep thought.
- coarse — Coarse things have a rough texture because they consist of thick threads or large pieces.
adjective gossamer
- robust — strong and healthy; hardy; vigorous: a robust young man; a robust faith; a robust mind.
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