Gossamery

//ˈɡɒsəməɹi// adj

adj ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Like gossamer; flimsy.

    "The Italian poet, [Giambattista] Marino, had been reputed the greatest master of gossamery affectation in Europe."

Example

More examples

"The Italian poet, [Giambattista] Marino, had been reputed the greatest master of gossamery affectation in Europe."

Etymology

From gossamer + -y.

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