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Definition of gauzy

gauzy

/ˈɡɔː.zi/
gau · zy
Adverb:gauzily
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• adjective

1

Resembling or made of gauze; thin, light, and translucent.

Example

"Sunlight filtered softly through the gauzy white curtains hanging in the bedroom window."

2

Lacking clarity, substance, or sharp definition; hazy, dreamlike, or vague.

Example

"The director used soft lighting to give the childhood flashback scenes a gauzy, nostalgic atmosphere."

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• Rhymes for gauzy

• Nearby Words

gaura
gauze
gauzelike
gauzy
gavarnie
gavarnie falls
gavel

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the noun 'gauze' plus the suffix '-y'; 'gauze' entered English in the 16th century from French 'gaze', traditionally believed to derive from the city of Gaza, a historic center for weaving fine fabrics.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gauzy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gauzy
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