NYT Dictionary

FILMY

/ˈfɪlmi/

AdjectiveFILM-yfilm-y · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2020, 2023, 2026

Meaning

Resembling or made of a thin film; gauzy.

Etymology

Origin: Dutch

From film + -y. Cognate with Middle Dutch velmich, vilmich (“filmy, membranous”). Doublet of filmic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

diaphanousgauzygossamersheertransparentvaporousvapourouscobwebbyattenuatedbleary

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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