diaphanous (C2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /daɪˈæfənəs/

Definition

Light, delicate, and translucent, allowing light to pass through.

Examples

• The bride wore a diaphanous veil that softly obscured her face.

• Through the diaphanous mist, the distant mountains appeared like faint shadows.

• She preferred diaphanous fabrics for her summer dresses, which felt cool and airy.

Synonyms of diaphanous

Words with a similar meaning to diaphanous:

• sheer
• translucent
• gossamer
• filmy

Antonyms of diaphanous

Words with the opposite meaning to diaphanous:

• opaque
• dense

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