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cobwebby

/ˈkɒb.wɛb.i/

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adjective

/ˈkɒb.wɛb.i/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, описывающее что-то покрытое паутиной или напоминающее её; часто используется для обозначения возраста, запущенности или затхлости.

An old-fashioned adjective describing something covered with or resembling cobwebs; often used to imply age, neglect, or mustiness.

  1. Thin and translucentC1formal

    Extremely fine, delicate, or sheer, to the point of allowing light to pass through.

    ruПаутинный

    • She wore a cobwebby silk scarf that shimmered in the sunlight.
    • The fabric was so cobwebby you could see the pattern of the dress beneath.
    • The artist painted with cobwebby strokes, creating a ghostly effect.

    Synonymsdelicatediaphanousfilmyfinegauzygossamersheertranslucent

    Antonymscoarsedensethick

  2. Covered with cobwebsB2informal

    Having a surface or area that is draped or filled with spider webs.

    ruПаутинистый

    • The old attic was dusty and cobwebby, with webs hanging from every corner.
    • He opened the cobwebby door to the abandoned shed.
    • The cellar was dark and cobwebby, untouched for decades.

    Synonymswebby

Forms
  • cobwebby comparative form
  • cobwebby superlative form