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filmy Synonyms

Another word for filmy

Choosing another word for filmy depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Very thin, sheer, and translucent, resembling a delicate film or gauze.

Usage Example

"Sunlight filtered softly through the sheer white curtains in the bedroom."

Strongest
sheer
gauzy
diaphanous
gossamer
Strong
translucent
transparent
cobwebby

• adjective (Context 2)

Covered with or obscured by a hazy, cloudy, or dull coating.

Usage Example

"The antique mirror had grown cloudy with age and needed a thorough polishing."

Strongest
cloudy
hazy
Strong
misty
blurry
foggy
dim
bleary

Opposites of filmy

The opposite of filmy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

clear
thick
opaque
crystal-clear
clean
dense
heavy
bright
See all opposites of filmy

• Nearby Words

filmmaking
filmography
filmset
filmy
filo
filter
filterable

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Filmy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/filmy
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