gossamer
US
ˈɡɑːsəmər
UK
ˈɡɒsəmə
Meaning
Extremely light, thin, and delicate, often seeming almost transparent.
बहुत हल्का, पतला और नाज़ुक; इतना महीन कि लगभग पारदर्शी लगे।
Examples
“She wore a gossamer scarf that barely stirred in the breeze.”
“Gossamer clouds drifted across the pale evening sky.”
“The designer chose a delicate, gossamer fabric for the summer dress.”
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Not natural: He bought a gossamer winter coat to stay warm.
Better: He bought a thick winter coat to stay warm.
Gossamer describes something extremely light and delicate, so it does not suggest warmth or protection.
Gossamer बहुत हल्की और नाज़ुक चीज़ के लिए है; इससे गर्म या मज़बूत होने का अर्थ नहीं निकलता।
Not natural: The table was gossamer and could support heavy boxes.
Better: The table was sturdy and could support heavy boxes.
Gossamer usually describes thin, delicate things, not solid furniture that can bear weight.
Gossamer आम तौर पर पतली और नाज़ुक चीज़ों के लिए आता है, भारी सामान उठाने वाले मज़बूत फर्नीचर के लिए नहीं।
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Learner tip
Use gossamer for an almost weightless, delicate quality; it often sounds poetic rather than everyday.
Gossamer का इस्तेमाल बेहद हल्की और नाज़ुक चीज़ों के लिए करें; यह रोज़मर्रा की बजाय थोड़ा काव्यात्मक लगता है।