Meaning & Definition of Wispy in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Having a thin, slight, or feathery quality.

  Example Sentence: The wispy clouds drifted across the sky.

• Definition: Fragile and insubstantial, lacking in strength or solidity.

  Example Sentence: She had wispy strands of hair that floated in the breeze.

• Definition: Not clearly defined; vague or indistinct.

  Example Sentence: The wispy memories of her childhood faded with time.

Etymology

Origin: Derived from the word 'wisp', meaning a small bundle or a thin, delicate thing.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• wispy hair: Hair that is very thin and fragile.
• wispy clouds: Clouds that are thin and scattered in the sky.
• wispy tendrils: Delicate, thin strands that resemble tendrils.

Translations

• Spanish: filiforme

• French: flou

• German: dünn und zart

• Russian: тонкий и легкий

Related Words

• wisp: A small, thin piece or strand.

• gossamer: A delicate, gauzy fabric or a very light, thin quality.