Meaning & use
Filmy
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Thin, light, and translucent, like a film; also, covered or clouded by a thin film or haze.
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She wore a filmy white scarf that fluttered in the breeze.
A filmy layer of dust covered the old piano keys.
A note on using this word
Often used for fabrics like chiffon or gauze, but also applies to any thin, semi-transparent coating, such as a film of grease or mist.
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