It’s Wonderful Word Wednesday again! Do you as a writer ever struggle finding that perfect word to describe something or you want to shake your writing up with some new words? Each Wednesday I post hand-picked descriptive words for writers and other vocabulary nerds out there. 😉 This such a pretty word. ^ ^
gossamer
noun
1.) a fine, filmy cobweb seen on grass or bushes or floating in the air in calm weather, especially in autumn.
2.) a thread or a web of this substance.
3.) an extremely delicate variety of gauze, used especially for veils.
4.) any thin, light fabric.
5.) something extremely light, flimsy, or delicate.
6.) a thin, waterproof outer garment, especially for women.
Example Sentence: Dina selected a gossamer fabric for her next dress.
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| A dress like one Dina would make. |
Have you seen or used this word before? What do you think of it?
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Oh! Ans no 😮 surprisingly I haven't used this word. I need to though. Lol!
Thank you! It is a fun word. I've heard it before, but I rediscovered it recently. It's such a need descriptive word. Thank you for commenting. ^ ^
Yeah it is. :):):)
This is awesome! And a great idea. Plus I love the word gossamer. lol! And that dress is really pretty. :):):)