TRANSLUCENT Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the adjective 'translucent' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of translucent are clear , limpid , and transparent . While all these words mean "capable of being seen through," translucent implies the passage of light but not a clear view of what lies beyond. // translucent frosted glass

Q: When would 'clear' be a good substitute for 'translucent'?

The meanings of clear and translucent largely overlap; however, clear implies absence of cloudiness, haziness, or muddiness. // clear water

Q: When might 'limpid' be a better fit than 'translucent'?

In some situations, the words limpid and translucent are roughly equivalent. However, limpid suggests the soft clearness of pure water. // her eyes were limpid pools of blue

Q: When is it sensible to use 'transparent' instead of 'translucent'?

The synonyms transparent and translucent are sometimes interchangeable, but transparent implies being so clear that objects can be seen distinctly. // a transparent sheet of film

translucent

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not easily seen through but allowing light to pass through Frosted glass is translucent. translucent gemstones

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How does the adjective translucent contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of translucent are clear, limpid, and transparent. While all these words mean "capable of being seen through," translucent implies the passage of light but not a clear view of what lies beyond.

translucent frosted glass

When would clear be a good substitute for translucent?

The meanings of clear and translucent largely overlap; however, clear implies absence of cloudiness, haziness, or muddiness.

clear water

When might limpid be a better fit than translucent?

In some situations, the words limpid and translucent are roughly equivalent. However, limpid suggests the soft clearness of pure water.

her eyes were limpid pools of blue

When is it sensible to use transparent instead of translucent?

The synonyms transparent and translucent are sometimes interchangeable, but transparent implies being so clear that objects can be seen distinctly.

a transparent sheet of film

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Recent Examples of translucent While polar bears have black skin, their fur is actually translucent, which makes the fur appear white to humans. —

Monica Cull, Discover Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025 Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. —

Renu Dhar, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2025 The translucent green diffuser, priced at $18.97 at Walmart, has a large tank and adds a calming touch to your space. —

Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Feb. 2025 Notable – Kevon Looney fractured his right nasal bone and will play with a translucent face mask against the Suns. – Quinten Post is starting his second straight game, as the Warriors run back the same starting five as Wednesday night. —

Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 2 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for translucent

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Many ranchers and feedlot operators are transparent about their practices, providing consumers with the information needed to make informed choices.

— Arturo Macias Franco, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
For example, the air of Paris is too transparent in 2024.

— Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Feb. 2025