Gauziest: meaning, definitions and examples

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gauziest

 

[ ˈɡɔː.zi.ɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

textile description

Gauziest refers to the quality of being gauzy, which means thin, translucent, or slightly sheer. This term is often used to describe fabrics that are lightweight and loosely woven, allowing light to pass through them. It conveys a sense of delicacy and airy texture, making them suitable for summer clothing and veils. Gauziest fabrics can create an ethereal appearance in clothing and textiles.

Synonyms

diaphanous, lightweight, sheer, translucent

Examples of usage

  • She wore the gauziest dress at the summer party.
  • The curtains were made from the gauziest material, letting in soft light.
  • He chose gauziest fabrics for the fashion show.

Translations

Translations of the word "gauziest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais nebuloso

🇮🇳 सबसे धुंधला

🇩🇪 am nebligsten

🇮🇩 paling kabur

🇺🇦 найтуманніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej mglisty

🇯🇵 最も曇った

🇫🇷 le plus brumeux

🇪🇸 el más brumoso

🇹🇷 en bulanık

🇰🇷 가장 흐릿한

🇸🇦 الأكثر غموضًا

🇨🇿 nejmlhavější

🇸🇰 najmlhavejší

🇨🇳 最模糊的

🇸🇮 najbolj meglen

🇮🇸 mjög daufur

🇰🇿 ең тұманды

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ბუნდოვანი

🇦🇿 ən bulanıq

🇲🇽 el más brumoso

Etymology

The term 'gauzy' originates from the fabric known as 'gauze,' which is believed to have its roots in the Arabic word 'qaz,' referring to a thin, translucent fabric. The word 'gauze' entered the English language in the 17th century, adopted from French, where it referred to a variety of thin fabrics. Over time, 'gauzy' evolved to describe anything resembling this texture or quality, particularly in textiles. The suffix '-iest' was added to form the superlative, indicating the most gauzy or sheer quality of a fabric. Thus, 'gauziest' emphasizes the utmost delicacy and lightness in texture, often associated with romantic and whimsical fashion.