Synonyms & related words for lacy

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of lacy — including gauzy, gossamer, netted. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to lacy

Explore words related to lacy — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include lace, dentelle, lacework, frilly, doilies, guimpe, guipure, tulle. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for lacy

Common synonyms for lacy include gauzy, gossamer, netted — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does lacy come from?

The word lacy breaks down into 2 roots of Latin and English origin: lac, from Latin laqueus (“noose, snare”); and -y, from English -y (“characterized by”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.