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gossamer
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[ adjective ] characterized by unusual lightness and delicacy
Synonyms Examples "this smallest and most ethereal of birds" "gossamer shading through his playing" Used in print (High Fidelity, 11:10...)Every detail in his interpretation has been beautifully thought_out , and of these I would especially cite the delicious landler touch the pianist brings to the fifth variation ( an obvious indication that he is playing with Viennese musicians ) , and the gossamer shading throughout . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (clothing) a gauze fabric with an extremely fine texture
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[ adjective ] so thin as to transmit light
Synonyms transparent filmy see-through sheer gauzy vaporous cobwebby diaphanous Examples "a hat with a diaphanous veil" "filmy wings of a moth" "gauzy clouds of dandelion down" "gossamer cobwebs" "sheer silk stockings" "transparent chiffon" "vaporous silks" Related terms |
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