Definition

The state or quality of being covered with a thin layer or film, often making something appear unclear or hazy.

Example

The filminess of the water made it difficult to see the bottom of the lake.

Conversation

Have you noticed the filminess of the air lately?

Yeah, it's been really hazy outside.

I wonder if it's from all the pollution or just the weather.

Could be both! It definitely makes everything look a bit weird.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Filminess is derived from "film" (from Old English *filme*, meaning a thin layer or membrane) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "filminess" refers to the quality or state of being like a film, often implying a thin or translucent layer.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'thin layer' ('film') and how '-ness' indicates a state or quality. This helps you remember that 'filminess' describes the quality of being like a thin layer.

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