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Definition of wispy

wispy

/ˈwɪs.pi/
wisp · y
Adverb:wispily
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wispy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Fine, feathery, and delicate in appearance, typically consisting of thin, light strands or streaks (as of hair, clouds, or smoke).

Example

"High in the afternoon sky, wispy cirrus clouds drifted slowly across the horizon."

2

Frail, slight, or barely perceptible in build, sound, or substance.

Example

"The elderly patient spoke in a wispy voice that was barely audible over the hum of the hospital equipment."

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• Rhymes for wispy

• Nearby Words

wisp
wispiness
wisplike
wispy
wisteria
wistful
wistfully

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century from the Middle English noun 'wisp' (meaning a small bundle or twist of straw or hay) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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