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chiffon

[shi-fon, shif-on] / ʃɪˈfɒn, ˈʃɪf ɒn /
ADJECTIVE
diaphanous
Synonyms
WEAK
clear cobweblike delicate filmy flimsy gauzy gossamer light pellucid pure sheer thin translucent transparent
Antonyms
WEAK
opaque thick
ADJECTIVE
filmy
Synonyms
WEAK
cobwebby dainty delicate diaphanous fine fine-grained flimsy floaty gauzy gossamer insubstantial see-through sheer tiffany transparent wispy
Antonyms
WEAK
clean clear nontransparent opaque substantial translucent
ADJECTIVE
flimsy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
decrepit feeble insubstantial rickety shaky tacky
STRONG
frail gossamer slight wobbly
WEAK
cut-rate defective delicate diaphanous fragile gauzy house of cards inadequate infirm meager papery rinkydink sheer slapdash sleazy superficial transparent unsound unsubstantial weak
Antonyms
STRONGEST
strong substantial
STRONG
solid sturdy thick
WEAK
firm heavy sound tough
ADJECTIVE
sheer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gauzy lacy pure translucent
STRONG
clear fine slight smooth
WEAK
airy cobwebby delicate diaphanous filmy flimsy fragile gossamer limpid lucid pellucid soft tiffany transparent
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cloudy heavy opaque thick
STRONG
coarse dark rough
WEAK
impermeable indefinite moderate slow uncertain

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Armed with the wisdom gleaned from a lifetime of hearing and saying, easy as pie, I decided to make a Cranberry Chiffon one for Thanksgiving last month.

From Salon • Dec. 19, 2024

Chiffon, bangles, sequins and all manner of frills and baubles are ubiquitous, and six-inch heels appear to be compulsory.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2024

Chiffon capes gave diaphanous elegance to belted shorts.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2023

Its codename was "Chiffon" and it was designed to get the IRA to call a ceasefire and embrace the political process.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2023

“Absolutely. Chiffon cake was created by a California man.”

From "Paradise on Fire" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

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