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Filmy

usgb/ˈfɪlmi/Volume
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Elegance ImplicationPlay
Filmy used in fashion often suggests elegance and delicate beauty. SlideThe bride's gown had a filmy layer that added an ethereal charm.
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Lightness EmphasisPlay
'Filmy' emphasizes the light and almost floating quality of something, especially fabric. SlideThe morning dew clung to the filmy cobwebs beautifully.
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Translucency HighlightPlay
Use 'filmy' when you want to describe something that is somewhat transparent. SlideThe lamp was covered with a filmy shade, casting a soft glow in the room.