Definitions for insubstantial

insubstantial in·sub·stan·tial

Spelling: [in-suh b-stan-shuh l]
IPA: /ˌɪn səbˈstæn ʃəl/

Insubstantial is a 13 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 15 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 20 points.

You can make 790 anagrams from letters in insubstantial (aabiilnnssttu).

Definitions for insubstantial

adjective

  1. not substantial or real; lacking substance:
  2. not solid or firm; weak; flimsy.
  3. not substantial in amount or size; inconsiderable:

Origin of insubstantial

From the Late Latin word insubstantiālis, dating back to 1600-10. See in-3, substantial

Examples for insubstantial

She married the Marquis of Vaccarone, a babbling Neapolitan, insubstantial and light.

The beyond is vague and insubstantial, but it is instinct with life and purpose.

There were things, vague and insubstantial, which he could not understand.

Shuddering, insubstantial, but luminously apparent, I stood there before them.

His aspect was as insubstantial as fog, dreams, or an expelled breath, and in this he resembled billions of human beings.

So feeble and insubstantial did he feel himself that he repeated the word aloud.

After a brief market rally on Monday, confidence was snuffed out as traders reckoned the support was insubstantial.

insubstantial novelty has more to do with decadence than any form of innovation.

From it rose the towers and high-peaked roofs of the city, insubstantial as a dream.

Beyond was the renowned staircase, which, rising with insubstantial grace, lost itself in silvery altitude like the way to heaven.

Word Value for insubstantial
Scrable

15

Words with friends

20

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