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translucent

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective translucent has 1 sense
  1. translucent, semitransparent - almost transparent; allowing light to pass through diffusely; "translucent amber"; "semitransparent curtains at the windows"
    Antonym: opaque (indirect, via clear)

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Translucent

Definition:

Translucent is an adjective that refers to something that allows light to pass through, but diffuses it in such a way that objects on the other side are not clearly visible.

Examples:

Sense 1: Light Transmission

- The curtains in her room were made of a translucent fabric, allowing a soft and diffused glow into the room.

- The translucent glass on the bathroom window offered privacy while still allowing natural light to flow in.

Sense 2: Vague or Unclear

- The meaning of his poem was translucent, and the readers were left to interpret it in various ways.

- Her explanation was rather translucent, leaving her audience confused and unsure of what she was trying to convey.

Sense 3: Skin or Material

- She had a complexion so fair that her skin appeared translucent in the sunlight.

- The artist used translucent watercolors to give the painting a delicate and ethereal quality.

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