Cobwebby: meaning, definitions and examples
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cobwebby
[ ˈkɒbˌwɛbi ]
appearance, texture
Cobwebby refers to something that resembles or is covered with cobwebs. It often describes a dusty or neglected appearance, typically in a dark, forgotten corner. The term can evoke a sense of eeriness or a reminder of something that has not been attended to for a long time. It may also suggest fragility or delicacy, much like the silk threads spun by spiders.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The old attic was filled with cobwebby corners.
- She brushed away the cobwebby decorations.
- His thoughts were as cobwebby as the forgotten room.
Translations
Translations of the word "cobwebby" in other languages:
🇵🇹 teia de aranha
🇮🇳 जालेदार
🇩🇪 spinnennetzartig
🇮🇩 jaring laba-laba
🇺🇦 павутинний
🇵🇱 pajęczasty
🇯🇵 クモの巣のような
🇫🇷 cobweb
🇪🇸 telarañoso
🇹🇷 örümcek ağı gibi
🇰🇷 거미줄 같은
🇸🇦 شبكي
🇨🇿 pavoučí
🇸🇰 pavúčiny
🇨🇳 蛛网状的
🇸🇮 pajčev
🇮🇸 könguló
🇰🇿 өрмекші торы
🇬🇪 ქვეწარმავლური
🇦🇿 pavilya
🇲🇽 telarañoso
Etymology
The word 'cobweb' originated from the Middle English term 'cobwebbe', which is a combination of 'cob' and 'web'. The term 'cob' in this context refers to a spider, derived from 'cope', a variation of 'cob' that referred to a spider in older English. The 'web' part of the word simply means a woven structure, aligning with how spiders create their intricate webs. Over time, the term evolved into 'cobwebby' to describe not just the physical presence of spider webs, but also an aesthetic or metaphorical quality of being old, abandoned, or neglected. 'Cobwebby' captures a certain atmosphere of decay and mystery, often found in literature and descriptive language, enhancing imagery related to fear or the unknown.