filmy

adjective
UK: /ˈfɪl.mi/
US: /ˈfɪl.mi/

  1. Thin and almost transparent.

    1. She wore a filmy dress to the party, it was so light.
    2. The dancer moved gracefully across the stage in her filmy costume which sparkled.

  2. Covered with a thin layer or mist.

    1. The morning air was filmy with fog.
    2. The old photograph had a filmy quality, suggesting age and a forgotten story.

Synonyms

gauzy translucent sheer misty

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "filmy" in English means: Thin and almost transparent., Covered with a thin layer or mist..

The phonetic transcription of "filmy" is /ˈfɪl.mi/ in British English and /ˈfɪl.mi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "filmy": gauzy, translucent, sheer, misty.

Example usage of "filmy": "She wore a filmy dress to the party, it was so light.". More examples on the page.