flimsiest
flimsiest — adjective
- flimsiestpositive
- more flimsiestcomparative
- most flimsiestsuperlative
1. the superlative form of 'flimsy'; having the least body or solidity, so that it
the superlative form of 'flimsy'; having the least body or solidity, so that it readily bends, tears, or gives way under pressure — for example, the flimsiest cardboard box in a stack, or the flimsiest chair in a room.
Brian picked the flimsiest box from the pile and regretted it when the bottom broke.
flimsiest + noun (cardboard box)
The flimsiest shelf in the bookcase collapsed under the weight of a few hardcover novels.
On the hottest day of summer, Yara wore her flimsiest cotton dress.
The flimsiest branches of the old apple tree snapped first when the storm arrived.
Police warned that the flimsiest lock stops a thief for only a few seconds.
文法句型
flimsiest + noun
be the flimsiest
用法筆記
Commonly describes physical objects that bend, break, tear, or collapse easily — fabrics, containers, furniture, structures. The noun it modifies is usually the thing that fails under stress.
常見錯誤
2. the superlative form of 'flimsy'; hardest to accept as true or well-supported —
the superlative form of 'flimsy'; hardest to accept as true or well-supported — used about excuses, reasons, arguments, evidence, or explanations that seem made up or poorly thought out.
That was the flimsiest excuse Stefan had heard from a student who skipped their homework.
flimsiest excuse — set phrase for unbelievable explanations
The defence lawyer presented what the judge called the flimsiest evidence in the entire trial.
flimsiest evidence — used in legal context
The flimsiest excuse for being late came from Kwame, whose manager asked for a better reason.
Mira gave many reasons for leaving early, but the flimsiest was needing to water her plants.
- weakest
broader — can describe physical objects or reasoning
- most unconvincing
more formal and specific to arguments
- most implausible
stronger — suggests the claim is hard to believe
- strongest
most convincing or well-supported
- most convincing
persuasive and believable
文法句型
flimsiest + noun (excuse / reason / evidence / argument)
用法筆記
Commonly modifies excuse, reason, evidence, argument, explanation, alibi, or case. Unlike sense 1, this sense applies to abstract concepts rather than physical objects.
常見錯誤
flimsiest — noun
- flimsiestsingular
- flimsiestsplural
1. an extremely lightweight sheet of paper, of the kind that was once placed betwee
an extremely lightweight sheet of paper, of the kind that was once placed between normal sheets in a typewriter to produce duplicate copies of a document.
Mizuki found a yellowed flimsy inside an old envelope, with typed text on both sides.
countable noun: a flimsy
In the 1970s, workers placed a flimsy between two sheets to make a carbon copy.
The archivist unfolded the brittle flimsy and placed it between sheets of acid-free paper.
Before printers existed, secretaries kept stacks of flimsies in their desks for typing copies.
- carbon paper
the coated paper sheet used to create the copy; 'flimsy' is the resulting thin copy paper
- onion skin
a specific type of thin, strong paper used for the same purpose
文法句型
a flimsy
several flimsies
用法筆記
Now largely historical. The word was common in offices from the 1950s through the 1980s. Today it mostly appears in discussions of vintage office equipment or archival materials.
2. items of clothing, especially underwear or nightwear, sewn from extremely lightw
items of clothing, especially underwear or nightwear, sewn from extremely lightweight fabric that feels airy and often shows the shape underneath.
The shop window displayed silk flimsies that seemed too light to wear outdoors.
plural form flimsies for light underwear
Ada packed a few flimsies for the beach trip, knowing they would dry quickly.
The actress wore a silk flimsy beneath her gown so the dress would hang smoothly.
Apinya bought a lace flimsy at the night market for a fair price.
- lingerie
more formal and broader in scope
- sheer clothing
emphasises the transparent quality of the fabric
文法句型
a flimsy
flimsies
用法筆記
Informal, slightly old-fashioned. Used affectionately or descriptively for lingerie, nightgowns, or summer clothing made from lightweight fabric such as silk, chiffon, or lace.