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wispy Synonyms

Another word for wispy

Choosing another word for wispy 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)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
feathery
Strong
gossamer
fine
thin
filmy
delicate
spindly

• adjective (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
frail
Strong
slight
faint
fragile
insubstantial
flimsy
slender

Opposites of wispy

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

thick
dense
robust
sturdy
solid
substantial
bushy
strong
See all opposites of wispy

• Nearby Words

wisp
wispiness
wisplike
wispy
wisteria
wistful
wistfully

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