Synonyms for gossamery

Most common

flimsy · gossamer

All synonyms

Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Like gossamer; flimsy.

Example sentences

• flimsy The flimsy cordon failed to keep back the protestors.
• gossamer Except for a few gossamer clouds, the sky was clear and blue.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

4 letters

fine¹, thin¹

5 letters

light¹

6 letters

flimsy²

7 letters

tenuous³

8 letters

gossamer³

13 letters

unsubstantial

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (flimsy² = 2 syllables).