Wispy

5 lettersadjective

Updated June 2026

Definition

fine and thin, like a wisp

“Her wispy hair floated in the gentle breeze”

Pronunciation

Syllables

wisp·y

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Synonyms

wisplikedimfaintshadowyvague

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Anagrams of Wispy

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swipy

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waspy wishy wisps

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