DictBridge Dictionary

wisp Definition and Meaning in English (wisp definition)

noun
Synonyms:strandshredtuft
Quick Answer • Definition

Wisp definition: A small, thin, or twisted amount of smoke, vapor, or light, often appearing delicate or fleeting.

Definitions of Wisp

  1. 1noun

    A small, thin, or twisted amount of smoke, vapor, or light, often appearing delicate or fleeting.

  2. 2noun

    A small, thin strand or tuft of hair that is often unruly or loose.

  3. 3noun

    A small, thin, and often fragile piece of something, such as straw or hay.

Example Sentences

casual

“A wisp of smoke curled lazily from the chimney.”

casual

“She brushed a wisp of hair from her forehead.”

formal

“Only a wisp of hope remained in their desperate situation.”

Synonyms

Explore Vocabulary by Topic

Popular Topics
All 45+ Topics
Business & FinanceCommon AnimalsBasic FoodsDaily Actions (Verbs)ClothingCommon BirdsView All Topics (45+)

Inflected Word Forms

nounwispiness
adjectivewispy

Frequently Asked Questions: Wisp in English

What is the meaning of Wisp in English?▼
Wisp definition: A small, thin, or twisted amount of smoke, vapor, or light, often appearing delicate or fleeting.
How do you translate 'Wisp' to English?▼
'Wisp' translates to 'wisp' in English. Wisp definition: A small, thin, or twisted amount of smoke, vapor, or light, often appearing delicate or fleeting.
How do you pronounce 'Wisp' and 'wisp'?▼
Listen to clear English audio pronunciation of 'Wisp' and native English audio speech for 'wisp' with bilingual sentence examples on DictBridge.

Related Vocabulary in English

All Words →

Explore contextually related English vocabulary with verified English meanings, pronunciations, and sentence usages:

waitwaitwaitingwaitingwalkingwalkingwallwallwannawannawantwantwantedwantedwantswantswarwarwaswaswasnwasnwastewaste