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Definitions

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

Example Sentences

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All eyes were on the soon-to-be princess as she stepped out of a Rolls-Royce in a glittering red chiffon gown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

Although the juicy, vibrant red fruit is commonly featured in desserts, like buttery tarts, spritzes, chocolate mousse and chiffon cakes, it’s also exceptional in more savory dishes.

From Salon • May 23, 2025

The stand-out design was a chiffon ballgown that reportedly took the fashion house 54 days to make.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2025

Certain pieces are intended to be lightweight—like flowy chiffon tops, delicate lace skirts, or tops built for layering.

From Slate • Dec. 28, 2024

I was startled to see a live person in the shopcase, a hefty girl of about thirty, in a green, yellow and lavender chiffon dress.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.