Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

filmy

Adjective
/ˈfɪl.mi/
Definition
thin and delicate, often resembling a film in texture or appearance.
Examples
  • The morning dew left a filmy layer on the grass.
  • She wore a filmy dress that fluttered in the breeze.
  • The lake was covered in a filmy layer of algae.
Meaning
The word ‘filmy’ describes something that is light, almost transparent, or covered with a thin layer.
Synonyms
  • thin
  • translucent
  • sheer
  • delicate