Filmy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈfil-mē/

Meaning & Definition of Filmy

Filmy (adjective)

  1. of, resembling, or composed of film, gauzy
  2. covered with a haze or film

Filmy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being of a material lacking in sturdiness or substance

    "filmy cobwebs covering the entryway to the cellar"

    similar: cobwebby, flimsy, frothy, gauzy, gossamer, gossamery, insubstantial, sleazy, unsubstantial
    related: dainty, delicate, fine, feeble, fragile, frail, diaphanous, sheer, transparent
    opposite: sturdy, substantial
    near: durable, knockabout, lasting, tough, coarse, heavy, rough, rude

  2. very thin and easy to see through

    "those filmy curtains don't block out enough light"

    similar: cobwebby, diaphanous, gauzelike, gauzy, gossamer, gossamery, see-through, sheer, transparent
    related: peekaboo, clear, crystal, crystalline, limpid, liquid, lucent, pellucid, lucid, translucent, dainty, delicate, flimsy, fragile, frail, insubstantial, unsubstantial, colorless, uncolored
    near: opaque, cloudy, foggy, hazy, misty, murky, nebulous, smoky, drab, dull, lackluster, lusterless

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Filmy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Filmy:

cobwebby, flimsy, frothy, gauzy, gossamer, gossamery, insubstantial, sleazy, unsubstantial, diaphanous, gauzelike, see-through, sheer, transparent

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Filmy

Words with the opposite meaning of Filmy:

sturdy, substantial

Related Words for Filmy

dainty, delicate, fine, feeble, fragile, frail, peekaboo, clear, crystal, crystalline, limpid, liquid, lucent, pellucid, lucid, translucent, colorless, uncolored

Near Antonyms of Filmy

durable, knockabout, lasting, tough, coarse, heavy, rough, rude, opaque, cloudy, foggy, hazy, misty, murky, nebulous, smoky, drab, dull, lackluster, lusterless

Word Forms of Filmy

Inflections: filmier, filmiest

Derived words: filmily (adverb), filminess (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Filmy

First known use: 1604

Frequently Asked Questions about Filmy

What does "Filmy" mean?

"Filmy" means of, resembling, or composed of film, gauzy. As an adjective, it is defined as: of, resembling, or composed of film, gauzy. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Filmy"?

Other words for "Filmy" include cobwebby, flimsy, frothy, gauzy, gossamer, gossamery, insubstantial and sleazy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Filmy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Filmy"?

There are 32 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Filmy". Common alternatives include cobwebby, flimsy, frothy, gauzy, gossamer, gossamery, insubstantial, sleazy, unsubstantial and diaphanous.

What is the opposite of "Filmy"?

Antonyms of "Filmy" include sturdy and substantial. Near antonyms include durable, knockabout, lasting and tough.

How do you use "Filmy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Filmy" in a sentence: "filmy cobwebs covering the entryway to the cellar"; "those filmy curtains don't block out enough light".

Is "Filmy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Filmy" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Filmy"?

"Filmy" is pronounced /ˈfil-mē/.

What is the origin of the word "Filmy"?

First known use: 1604.