Wispy (adjective)

Thin and delicate, especially in a way that suggests fragility or insubstantiality.

Origin:

The origin of the word 'wispy' is unclear, though it is likely derived from the word 'wisp', meaning a small, thin bundle of twigs or a thin, faint trail. the word has been used to describe thin, delicate, or insubstantial things since the 16th century.

Examples:

  1. The young girl had long, wispy hair that she wore in delicate braids.
  2. The clouds were wispy and feathery, stretching across the blue sky.
  3. The singer had a wispy, ethereal voice that enchanted listeners.
  4. The painter captured the wispy beauty of the willow tree in her canvas.
  5. The dancer moved with a wispy grace, floating across the stage as if weightless.
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