chiffon Synonyms
Another word for chiffon
• noun (Context 1)
A light, sheer, plain-woven fabric made from silk, nylon, rayon, or polyester, commonly used in evening wear, scarves, and blouses.
"The designer layered yards of silk voile over the satin bodice to create a floating effect."
• adjective (Context 2)
Made of or resembling sheer, lightweight chiffon fabric.
"The bridesmaid wore a pale blue sheer dress that caught the afternoon breeze."
• adjective (Context 3)
Having a light, airy texture achieved by folding in beaten egg whites or whipped cream (used of pies, cakes, and other desserts).
"She baked a tall lemon fluffy cake for the summer garden party."
• noun (Context 4)
A light, fluffy dessert, pie filling, or cake mixture made airy by folding beaten egg whites or whipped cream into a gelatin or batter base.
"For dessert, the bakery offered a classic pumpkin mousse topped with toasted pecans."
Opposites of chiffon
The opposite of chiffon shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: