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What is another word for Filmy? – 166 Filmy Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    dramatic theatrical cinematic movie-like stagy melodramatic sensational extravagant flamboyant histrionic affected mannered artificial insincere unreal unrealistic fantastical fictional dreamy romantic idealistic quixotic unrealistic impractical imprudent unwise foolish absurd ridiculous farcical comedic humorous satirical ironic tongue-in-cheek over-the-top flamboyant flashy showy gaudy tawdry kitschy campy cheesy corny sentimental mushy sappy syrupy cliche trite hackneyed.

    Meaning of Filmy

    The primary meaning of the word "Filmy" is related to something that is reminiscent of or characteristic of movies, especially in being sensational, romantic, or unrealistic.

    Definitions

    • According to Oxford Languages, "filmy" can be used to describe something that is reminiscent of the movies, especially in being romantic or unrealistic.
    • It can also describe a texture or appearance that is thin and translucent, like a film.
    • In some contexts, "filmy" may imply something that is insincere, artificial, or overly dramatic.

    Etymology of Filmy

    The word "filmy" originates from the noun "film", which refers to a thin layer of material, such as a plastic sheet or a layer of liquid.
    The adjective "filmy" emerged in the late 19th century, initially used to describe things related to the film industry, such as movies or cinema.
    Over time, the word "filmy" took on additional connotations, including the idea of something being romantic, sensational, or unrealistic, much like the movies.

    Example Uses

    • The fireworks display was so filmy, it looked like something out of a movie.
    • She had a filmy notion of what it would be like to be a famous actress.
    • The lake was covered in a filmy layer of ice, making it difficult to walk on.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    down-to-earth realistic practical sensible wise straightforward genuine sincere authentic realistic factual historical documentary mundane ordinary everyday routine dull boring unremarkable uneventful uninspiring unromantic unidealistic pragmatic matter-of-fact no-nonsense.

    Related Nouns

    movie film cinema theater drama romance fantasy fiction dream illusion spectacle show performance entertainment media screen stage play script storyline plot character actor actress director producer.

    Related Verbs

    act perform play pretend fake simulate dramatize romanticize fantasize imagine dream envision create produce direct write script film record screen project display exhibit show entertain.

    Related Adjectives

    cinematic theatrical dramatic romantic fantastical fictional dreamy idealistic quixotic unrealistic impractical imprudent unwise foolish absurd ridiculous farcical comedic humorous satirical ironic tongue-in-cheek over-the-top flamboyant flashy showy gaudy tawdry kitschy campy cheesy corny sentimental mushy sappy syrupy.