gauzier
Thinner and filmier
Gauzier is the comparative form of gauzy, meaning more thin, light, or translucent—like gauze fabric.
A gauzier curtain lets more light through; a gauzier memory is even hazier than before.
The word extends to anything lacking substance or clarity: Her second novel felt even gauzier than the first.
Absolute; also diaphanous
- diaphanousDelicately translucent
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- gossamerFilmy, delicate material
- chiffonDelicate transparent textile
voile · organza · tulle · wispy · filmy · delicate · lightweight · airy
Unclear, indistinct
- mistyObscured by vapor
- foggyObscured by vapor
- blurredIndistinct, lacking clarity
- soft-focusIntentionally blurred imagery
diffused · veiled · obscured · dreamy · indistinct · faded · clouded · murky
Lacking physical or material substance
- flimsyWeak and easily damaged
- tenuousLacking solid foundation
- vagueUnclear, ill-defined
- thinSmall in diameter
fragile · ephemeral · intangible · elusive · unsubstantiated · sketchy · superficial · wispy
sheer
Absolute; also diaphanous
- diaphanousDelicately translucent
- translucentPermitting diffused light passage
- gossamerFilmy, delicate material
chiffon · voile · organza · tulle · wispy · filmy · delicate · lightweight · airy · transparent
hazy
Unclear, indistinct
soft-focus · diffused · veiled · obscured · dreamy · indistinct · faded · clouded · murky · vaporous
insubstantial
Lacking physical or material substance
thin · fragile · ephemeral · intangible · elusive · unsubstantiated · sketchy · superficial · wispy · hollow