Wispiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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wispiest
[ ˈwɪspiɪst ]
appearance, texture
The term 'wispiest' refers to something that is delicate or very fine in appearance or texture. It can describe items that have a light and airy quality, often giving a sense of fragility. 'Wispiest' is often used in fashion or art to denote elements that have a wispy nature, suggesting elegance and ethereality.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The wispiest clouds floated gently across the sky.
- She wore a dress with the wispiest fabric that swayed lightly in the breeze.
- The artist depicted wispiest strokes of paint to convey the softness of the scene.
Translations
Translations of the word "wispiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais etéreo
🇮🇳 सबसे बारीक
🇩🇪 ätherischster
🇮🇩 paling halus
🇺🇦 найніжніший
🇵🇱 najsubtelniejszy
🇯🇵 最も微妙な
🇫🇷 le plus éthéré
🇪🇸 el más etéreo
🇹🇷 en eterik
🇰🇷 가장 미세한
🇸🇦 الأكثر أثيرية
🇨🇿 nejéteričtější
🇸🇰 najéterickejší
🇨🇳 最轻微的
🇸🇮 najbolj eterealni
🇮🇸 mesta eteríska
🇰🇿 ең нәзік
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ეთერული
🇦🇿 ən etereal
🇲🇽 el más etéreo
Etymology
The word 'wisp' originates from the Old English word 'hwispa', which refers to something small and delicate, like a breath or a small tuft of hair or grass. The concept of lightness and delicacy associated with 'wisp' has persisted throughout its evolution in the English language. 'Wispiest' is the superlative form of 'wisp', indicating the utmost degree of this light and airy quality. This evolution reflects a broader trend in English where adjectives are transformed into superlatives through standard morphological processes. Over time, 'wispy' has been commonly used to describe both physical characteristics and abstract ideas, reinforcing its usage in various contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,568, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.