gauzy

adjective

ˈgȯ-zē How to pronounce gauzy (audio)
gauzier; gauziest
Synonyms of gauzynext
1
: made of or resembling gauze
gauzy wings
2
: marked by vagueness, elusiveness, or fuzziness
his gauzy memory of the events
a gauzy melody
3
: tending to be or make romantic
gauzy optimism

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gauzy curtains that let plenty of light through I have only a gauzy recollection of those long-ago events.
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These aren’t just gauzy tales from the past. — Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026 The light, gauzy fabric is airy enough to double as a swimsuit cover-up. — Natalie Labarbera, PEOPLE, 21 May 2026 The smocked bodice hugs just right without feeling tight, and the gauzy cotton moves beautifully—light and breathable enough for even the stickiest summer days. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2025 Stylistically, these books are often surreal and oneiric, with the gauzy texture of childhood reverie. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for gauzy

Word History

First Known Use

1760, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of gauzy was in 1760

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“Gauzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gauzy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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