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FLIMSY
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Irregular inflected forms: flimsier , flimsiest
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies
Synonyms:
flimsy; onionskin
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("flimsy" is a kind of...):
typewriter paper; typing paper (writing paper suitable for use in a typewriter)
Derivation:
flimsy (lacking solidity or strength)
II. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not convincing
Example:
as unconvincing as a forced smile
Synonyms:
flimsy; unconvincing
Classified under:
Similar:
unpersuasive (not capable of persuading)
Also:
incredible; unbelievable (beyond belief or understanding)
Derivation:
flimsiness (the property of weakness by virtue of careless construction)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Lacking substance or significance
Example:
a fragile claim to fame
Synonyms:
flimsy; fragile; slight; tenuous; thin
Classified under:
Similar:
insignificant; unimportant (devoid of importance, meaning, or force)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Lacking solidity or strength
Example:
vinyl siding has become the standard-bearer for cheap, insubstantial construction
Synonyms:
flimsy; insubstantial
Classified under:
Adjectives
Similar:
weak (wanting in physical strength)
Derivation:
flimsiness (the property of weakness by virtue of careless construction)
flimsy (a thin strong lightweight translucent paper used especially for making carbon copies)
