wispy
1 of 1adjective/ˈwɪspi/
Forms:more wispy,most wispy
1
lacking sharpness, detail, or clear structure
- A wispy outline of the mountain appeared through the mist.
- His memory of the event was wispy, more feeling than fact.
- The painting had a wispy quality, as if it were fading into the canvas.
- A wispy trail of smoke curled into the sky.
- The dream left behind only wispy fragments in his mind.
2
thin, delicate, and feathery in appearance or texture
- The wispy clouds floated across the sky, resembling strands of cotton candy in the afternoon sun.
- She tied her hair back with a wispy ribbon, allowing loose strands to frame her face in an elegant manner.
- The artist delicately painted wispy strokes of color on the canvas, creating a sense of movement and lightness in the landscape.
- As the breeze blew through the open window, wispy curtains billowed softly, casting dancing shadows on the walls.
- The cat's fur was soft and wispy, giving it a delicate and ethereal appearance as it prowled through the garden.